Respiratory Infectious Diseases,
Infection Control questions with
answers.
Formites ANS - Inanimate object that transfer pathogens
Sterilization ANS - killing off microorganisms by heat or chemicals
Standard precautions ANS - Universal method of protection for health care
- guidelines set by the CDC
Disinfect ANS - Death of pathogenic microorganisms
destroying at least the vegetative phase
High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter ANS - filtration device usually capable of 99.99% efficiency
on particulate matter down to 0.3mm in size
Antiseptics ANS - Tending to inhibit growth and reproduction of microorganisms
Bactericidal ANS - Substance that kills microorganisms
Bacteriostatic ANS - Ability to strain the growth of microorganisms
Chohorting ANS - Groups that share a common characteristic (age, sex, infection)
Contact precautions ANS - Safegaurds that reduce risk of transmission directly or indirectly
, Healthcare infection control practices advisory committee (HICPAC) ANS - federal advisory committee
composed of 14 external infection control experts who provide advice and guidance
High efficiency particulate air/aerosol (HEPA) filters ANS - filtration device usually capable of 99.99%
efficacy on particulate matter down to 0.3mm in size
Hospital acquired infections ANS - also known as nosocomial, infection acquired at least 72 hours after
hospitalization
Nosocomial Infection ANS - also called hospital-acquired infection
Immunocompromised Host: ANS - individuals who have a weakened immune system and are
predisposed to infection
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ANS - a branch of the US Department of Labor
and is responsible for the regulation of on the job safety
Respiratory hygiene ANS - also called cough etiquette, a state in which the respiratory tract is kept as
free as possible from containment such as bacteria and other microbes
Sporicidal ANS - destructive to the spore form of bacteria
Surveillance ANS - ongoing process designed to ensure that infection control procedures are working
Virucidal ANS - an agent that destroys or inactivated viruses
Droplet precautions (surgical mask) ANS - safeguards designed to reduce the risk for droplet
transmission of infectious agents
Droplet nuclei ANS - residue of evaporated water droplets; owing to their small size (0.5 to 12mm),
droplet nuclei can remain suspended in the air for long periods.
Infection Control questions with
answers.
Formites ANS - Inanimate object that transfer pathogens
Sterilization ANS - killing off microorganisms by heat or chemicals
Standard precautions ANS - Universal method of protection for health care
- guidelines set by the CDC
Disinfect ANS - Death of pathogenic microorganisms
destroying at least the vegetative phase
High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter ANS - filtration device usually capable of 99.99% efficiency
on particulate matter down to 0.3mm in size
Antiseptics ANS - Tending to inhibit growth and reproduction of microorganisms
Bactericidal ANS - Substance that kills microorganisms
Bacteriostatic ANS - Ability to strain the growth of microorganisms
Chohorting ANS - Groups that share a common characteristic (age, sex, infection)
Contact precautions ANS - Safegaurds that reduce risk of transmission directly or indirectly
, Healthcare infection control practices advisory committee (HICPAC) ANS - federal advisory committee
composed of 14 external infection control experts who provide advice and guidance
High efficiency particulate air/aerosol (HEPA) filters ANS - filtration device usually capable of 99.99%
efficacy on particulate matter down to 0.3mm in size
Hospital acquired infections ANS - also known as nosocomial, infection acquired at least 72 hours after
hospitalization
Nosocomial Infection ANS - also called hospital-acquired infection
Immunocompromised Host: ANS - individuals who have a weakened immune system and are
predisposed to infection
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ANS - a branch of the US Department of Labor
and is responsible for the regulation of on the job safety
Respiratory hygiene ANS - also called cough etiquette, a state in which the respiratory tract is kept as
free as possible from containment such as bacteria and other microbes
Sporicidal ANS - destructive to the spore form of bacteria
Surveillance ANS - ongoing process designed to ensure that infection control procedures are working
Virucidal ANS - an agent that destroys or inactivated viruses
Droplet precautions (surgical mask) ANS - safeguards designed to reduce the risk for droplet
transmission of infectious agents
Droplet nuclei ANS - residue of evaporated water droplets; owing to their small size (0.5 to 12mm),
droplet nuclei can remain suspended in the air for long periods.
