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1. means of transmission for the pathogen to pass directly from the reservoir to the new host
A: milk or water
B: skin, mucous membranes, wet dressings, wounds, dirty instruments and needles
C: used for patients who have diseases such as influenza. Direct contact transmission. Masks, gowns and
D: surgical hand washing, sterile gloves and equipment
2. strict isolation
A: darkness favours the bacteria, they will die if exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light
B: when patients have a highly contagious disease such as bacterial pneumonia, smallpox, diphtheria or
C: throat - coughing, mucous helps flush. nose - sneeze. GI - acid.
D: respiratory tract, skin an mucous membranes, reproductive and urinary tracts, blood, and across the
3. moisture for bacteria to grow can be found in
A: skin, mucous membranes, wet dressings, wounds, dirty instruments and needles
B: darkness favours the bacteria, they will die if exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light
C: 98.6F (37C) body temp
D: surgical hand washing, sterile gloves and equipment
4. enteric isolation
A: skin, mucous membranes, wet dressings, wounds, dirty instruments and needles
B: individuals who are ill with a disease and human carriers of disease who are unaware they have the disease
C: medically it refers to the destruction of organisms after they leave the body.
D: for patients who have intestinal infections such as salmonella, shigella and hep A & E. Must wear a gown
5. aerobic bacteria
A: require oxygen to live
B: intact skin, low pH factor inhibits bacterial action.
C: milk or water
D: 98.6F (37C) body temp
6. wound or skin isolation
A: darkness favours the bacteria, they will die if exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light
B: for patients who have intestinal infections such as salmonella, shigella and hep A & E. Must wear a gown
C: 98.6F (37C) body temp
D: used for patients who have an open wound, sore or skin infection. Gown and gloves
7. optimum temp for bacteria to grow
A: respiratory tract, skin an mucous membranes, reproductive and urinary tracts, blood, and across the
B: elderly patient, immunocompromised, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, very young
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