SUS1501 Assignment 7 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
Which of the following is an example of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)? - (ANSWER)A
patient develops a Pseudomonas infection during treatment in a bum unit.
Which of the following factors contributes to the frequency of healthcare-associated infections
(HAIs) - (ANSWER)Transmission from healthcare professionals to patients; The presence of
patients with weakened immune systems; The presence of a wide range of pathogens in the
healthcare environment
Which of the following inanimate objects could ordinarily be treated with a low level
disinfectant? - (ANSWER)A hospital scale
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a Clostridium difficile -
(ANSWER)Respiratory distress
Which of the following statements is true ? - (ANSWER)Hypochlorite-based disinfectants are
effective against a wider range of pathogens than quats.
What was the MOST likely source of the family's botulism food poisoning? - (ANSWER)The
family consumed botulism toxin in the canned green beans.
Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? - (ANSWER)bacteriostatic - kills
vegetative bacterial cells
Prior to drawing blood for a blood donation, the nurse will clean the arm with a Betadine
solution. This form of antimicrobial control is called __________. - (ANSWER)antisepsis
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
Which of the following is an example of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)? - (ANSWER)A
patient develops a Pseudomonas infection during treatment in a bum unit.
Which of the following factors contributes to the frequency of healthcare-associated infections
(HAIs) - (ANSWER)Transmission from healthcare professionals to patients; The presence of
patients with weakened immune systems; The presence of a wide range of pathogens in the
healthcare environment
Which of the following inanimate objects could ordinarily be treated with a low level
disinfectant? - (ANSWER)A hospital scale
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a Clostridium difficile -
(ANSWER)Respiratory distress
Which of the following statements is true ? - (ANSWER)Hypochlorite-based disinfectants are
effective against a wider range of pathogens than quats.
What was the MOST likely source of the family's botulism food poisoning? - (ANSWER)The
family consumed botulism toxin in the canned green beans.
Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? - (ANSWER)bacteriostatic - kills
vegetative bacterial cells
Prior to drawing blood for a blood donation, the nurse will clean the arm with a Betadine
solution. This form of antimicrobial control is called __________. - (ANSWER)antisepsis
