VTCT INFECTION CONTROL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
How does infection occur? - ANS Infections occur when pathogens invade the body and
multiply.
How can infection spread? - ANS Poor hand hygiene
Poor cleaning
Lack/incorrect PPE
Using contaminated tools/equipment
Direct transmission of disease - ANS person to person
Indirect transmission - ANS Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an
intermediate contaminated object (fomite) such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an
environmental surface.
General infection passes into the body through... - ANS -respiratory tract
-skin
-digestive tract
-urinary/reproductive tract
Pathogen - ANS An organism that causes disease
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, Main Covid 19 symptoms - ANS High temperature
New, continuous cough
loss or change to sense of smell
Other symptoms of Covid 19 - ANS -sore throat
-nasal congestion
-headache
-skin rashes
-aches and pains
What is pre symptomatic? - ANS infected but not yet showing symptoms
What is Symptomatic? - ANS clinical signs and symptoms are present
What is asymptomatic? - ANS infected but showing no symptoms
Who is most at risk from Covid 19? - ANS -over 70's
-people with pre-existing conditions
How long can Covid 19 survive on plastic or stainless steel? - ANS up to 72 hours
What is social responsibilty? - ANS producing and supplying goods or services in the best
interests of it's staff, clients, community and the environment
How is the beauty therapist/nail tech socially responsible? - ANS -adhering to government
guidelines
-adhering to workplace guidelines
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
How does infection occur? - ANS Infections occur when pathogens invade the body and
multiply.
How can infection spread? - ANS Poor hand hygiene
Poor cleaning
Lack/incorrect PPE
Using contaminated tools/equipment
Direct transmission of disease - ANS person to person
Indirect transmission - ANS Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an
intermediate contaminated object (fomite) such as a razor, extractor, nipper, or an
environmental surface.
General infection passes into the body through... - ANS -respiratory tract
-skin
-digestive tract
-urinary/reproductive tract
Pathogen - ANS An organism that causes disease
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, Main Covid 19 symptoms - ANS High temperature
New, continuous cough
loss or change to sense of smell
Other symptoms of Covid 19 - ANS -sore throat
-nasal congestion
-headache
-skin rashes
-aches and pains
What is pre symptomatic? - ANS infected but not yet showing symptoms
What is Symptomatic? - ANS clinical signs and symptoms are present
What is asymptomatic? - ANS infected but showing no symptoms
Who is most at risk from Covid 19? - ANS -over 70's
-people with pre-existing conditions
How long can Covid 19 survive on plastic or stainless steel? - ANS up to 72 hours
What is social responsibilty? - ANS producing and supplying goods or services in the best
interests of it's staff, clients, community and the environment
How is the beauty therapist/nail tech socially responsible? - ANS -adhering to government
guidelines
-adhering to workplace guidelines
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