VTCT Infection control Exam All Possible Questions and Answers with complete solution

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