FPCC Exam 1 - infection control Exam Questions And Answers

FPCC Exam 1 - infection control Exam Questions And Answers how does infection occur - ANS infection spreads through the six links of the infection chain, all of which must be present to be transmitted from one person to another What are the six links in the chain of infection? - ANS - infectious agent - reservoir - portal of exit - mode of transmission - portal of entry - susceptible host normal flora - ANS microorganisms that live on another organism pathogen - ANS bacteria that can cause disease reservoir - ANS a source of infection: a place where pathogens survive and multiply KEY POINT: most pathogens flourish in a warm, moist, dark environment. this is why the human body is the most common reservoir for pathogens portal of exit, where are they for you and your client - ANS pathogen leaves its host, most common through body fluids mode of transmission - ANS method of transfer by which the infection moves portal of entry - ANS pathogen enters a host susceptible host - ANS a person who is at risk for infection bc of inadequate defenses against the invading pathogen what are the primary defenses - ANS - normal flora of the body - skin - respiratory tree - eyes - mouth - gastrointestinal tract - genitourinary tract and the anus what lifestyle factors strengthen a host defenses and helps break the chain of infection - ANS - helpful nutrition