NEW YORK – INFECTION CONTROL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS. SUMMER
BREAK EDITION
A pathogen is a _________ agent capable of causing disease. - ANS -biological, physical or chemical
A reservoir can be environmental, animal or human. - ANS -true
Which of the following is a potential portal of exit for a pathogen? Select all that apply. - ANS -
Gastrointestinal tract
Mucous membrane
Respiratory tract
Blood
, Which of the following are factors influencing the outcome of exposure to pathogens? Select all that
apply. - ANS -Size of Inoculum
Pathogenicity and Infectivity
Natural Barriers and Host Immunity
Route & Duration of Exposure
Virulence
Contamination of the environment, equipment or fomites influences the outcome of exposure to
pathogens. - ANS -T
Which of the following are natural barriers that influence the outcome of pathogen exposure? Select all
that apply. - ANS -Tears
Intact skin
Flow of urine
Gastric acid
Which of the following are part of standard precautions to prevent the spread of pathogens in a
healthcare setting? Select all that apply. - ANS -Safe injection practices
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS. SUMMER
BREAK EDITION
A pathogen is a _________ agent capable of causing disease. - ANS -biological, physical or chemical
A reservoir can be environmental, animal or human. - ANS -true
Which of the following is a potential portal of exit for a pathogen? Select all that apply. - ANS -
Gastrointestinal tract
Mucous membrane
Respiratory tract
Blood
, Which of the following are factors influencing the outcome of exposure to pathogens? Select all that
apply. - ANS -Size of Inoculum
Pathogenicity and Infectivity
Natural Barriers and Host Immunity
Route & Duration of Exposure
Virulence
Contamination of the environment, equipment or fomites influences the outcome of exposure to
pathogens. - ANS -T
Which of the following are natural barriers that influence the outcome of pathogen exposure? Select all
that apply. - ANS -Tears
Intact skin
Flow of urine
Gastric acid
Which of the following are part of standard precautions to prevent the spread of pathogens in a
healthcare setting? Select all that apply. - ANS -Safe injection practices