CMAC Test 2 Infection Control
Questions and Answers
all of the above - ANS-Which of the following are microorganisms?
pathogens - ANS-What are disease causing microorganisms called?
1 causative agent
2 reservoir
3 portal of exit
4 mode of transmission
5 portal of entry
6 susceptible host - ANS-chain of infection
direct contact - ANS-Mode of transmission that occurs through skin to skin contact such
as kissing and sexual intercourse.
droplet - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes aerosols produced by sneezing,
coughing, or even talking.
vehicles - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes food, water, blood and fomites.
airborne - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes infectious agents that are carried by
dust or droplets suspended in air.
antiseptic - ANS-An agent that functions to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
hand washing - ANS-What is considered the most important medical asepsis practice
used to prevent the spread of infection?
all of the above - ANS-When should you wash your hands?
occupational safety and health administration - ANS-Who is responsible for ensuring
safety at the workplace for employees?
both blue and yellow (diamond & circle) - ANS-What types of waste should this label be
attached?
nosocomial - ANS-What is the name given to an infection acquired in the hospital
setting?
Questions and Answers
all of the above - ANS-Which of the following are microorganisms?
pathogens - ANS-What are disease causing microorganisms called?
1 causative agent
2 reservoir
3 portal of exit
4 mode of transmission
5 portal of entry
6 susceptible host - ANS-chain of infection
direct contact - ANS-Mode of transmission that occurs through skin to skin contact such
as kissing and sexual intercourse.
droplet - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes aerosols produced by sneezing,
coughing, or even talking.
vehicles - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes food, water, blood and fomites.
airborne - ANS-Mode of transmission that includes infectious agents that are carried by
dust or droplets suspended in air.
antiseptic - ANS-An agent that functions to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
hand washing - ANS-What is considered the most important medical asepsis practice
used to prevent the spread of infection?
all of the above - ANS-When should you wash your hands?
occupational safety and health administration - ANS-Who is responsible for ensuring
safety at the workplace for employees?
both blue and yellow (diamond & circle) - ANS-What types of waste should this label be
attached?
nosocomial - ANS-What is the name given to an infection acquired in the hospital
setting?
