IHS Standard 9 Infection Control Study
Exam Graded A+
A healthcare worker who observes standard precautions would dispose of infectious
waste is a/an: - ANSWER-Biohazard container
A location where microorganisms can grow and survive would be classified as which
link on the chain of infection - ANSWER-Reservoir
A patients sore throat is caused by a streptococcus. How would it be treated? -
ANSWER-Antibiotic medication
Albert has a yeast infection under his arm. It should be treated with a/an: - ANSWER-
Anti-fungal cream
All pathogens are: - ANSWER-Disease producing
Antibiotics would be ONLY useful against which type of disease-causing organism? -
ANSWER-Bacteria
Any item that comes in contact with body fluids must be: - ANSWER-Washed carefully
or discarded in a bio-hazard container
Beth has a nosocomial infection. How did she get it? - ANSWER-Spending 3 days in the
hospital
For a patient on contact precaution. Which of the following types of PPE are required
when entering the room? - ANSWER-Gowns and Gloves
Pt w/an infection is on airborne precautions. If the patient must be transported to
therapy, what should the pt wear? - ANSWER-A surgical mask
Pts could be infected with colds/flu after flying on crowded airplanes. What is most likely
the cause? - ANSWER-Airborne Contagious
Susan places bandages on a pt with a staphylococcus infection. Which link on the chain
infection is she breaking? - ANSWER-Portal of exit
Tuberculosis is caused by a tubercle bacillus, which is a/an: - ANSWER-Bacteria
What % of a community needs to be vaccinated in order for ¨Herd Immunity¨ to prevent
a highly contagious disease? - ANSWER-85%
What is an example of a bloodstream pathogen? - ANSWER-Hepatitis C
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