VTCT Infection control TOP EXAM QUESTIONS
And CORRECT Answers
How does infection occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Infections occur when pathogens invade
the body and multiply.
How can infection spread? - CORRECT ANSWERS Poor hand hygiene
Poor cleaning
Lack/incorrect PPE
Using contaminated tools/equipment
Direct transmission of disease - CORRECT ANSWERS person to person
Indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWERS 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... - CORRECT ANSWERS -respiratory tract
-skin
-digestive tract
-urinary/reproductive tract
Pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS An organism that causes disease
Main Covid 19 symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS High temperature
New, continuous cough
, loss or change to sense of smell
Other symptoms of Covid 19 - CORRECT ANSWERS -sore throat
-nasal congestion
-headache
-skin rashes
-aches and pains
What is pre symptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS infected but not yet showing symptoms
What is Symptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS clinical signs and symptoms are present
What is asymptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS infected but showing no symptoms
Who is most at risk from Covid 19? - CORRECT ANSWERS -over 70's
-people with pre-existing conditions
How long can Covid 19 survive on plastic or stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWERS up to 72
hours
What is social responsibilty? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
adhering to government guidelines
-adhering to workplace guidelines
And CORRECT Answers
How does infection occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Infections occur when pathogens invade
the body and multiply.
How can infection spread? - CORRECT ANSWERS Poor hand hygiene
Poor cleaning
Lack/incorrect PPE
Using contaminated tools/equipment
Direct transmission of disease - CORRECT ANSWERS person to person
Indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWERS 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... - CORRECT ANSWERS -respiratory tract
-skin
-digestive tract
-urinary/reproductive tract
Pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS An organism that causes disease
Main Covid 19 symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS High temperature
New, continuous cough
, loss or change to sense of smell
Other symptoms of Covid 19 - CORRECT ANSWERS -sore throat
-nasal congestion
-headache
-skin rashes
-aches and pains
What is pre symptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS infected but not yet showing symptoms
What is Symptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS clinical signs and symptoms are present
What is asymptomatic? - CORRECT ANSWERS infected but showing no symptoms
Who is most at risk from Covid 19? - CORRECT ANSWERS -over 70's
-people with pre-existing conditions
How long can Covid 19 survive on plastic or stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWERS up to 72
hours
What is social responsibilty? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
adhering to government guidelines
-adhering to workplace guidelines
