PCT Infection Control
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1. PCT Infection Control Learning Objectives: PCTs will identify actions to prevent the spread of
infections.
2. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs): infections people get while receiving health care for
another condition
3. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) can happen in any health care facility.
T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
4. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a major cause of illness and
death. T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
5. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) can be caused by germs: bacteria,
viruses, fungi, or parasites. T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
6. Germs/infections may be passed on by:
INFECTION CONTROL: - unclean hands of healthcare workers
- contact with unclean surfaces and equipment
- coughing, sneezing, or talking
- inhaling germs carried in the air
7. Chain of Infection:
INFECTION CONTROL: Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/in-
creased-absenteeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
8. Germs (Agent)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Bacteria
• Viruses
• Parasites
, PCT Infection Control
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Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
9. Where Germs Live (Reservoir)
INFECTION CONTROL: • People
• Animals/Pets (dogs, cats, reptiles)
• Wild animals
• Food
• Soil
• Water
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
10. How Germs Get Out (Portal of Exit)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Mouth (vomit, saliva)
• Cuts in the skin (blood)
• During diapering and toileting stool
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
11. Germs Get Around (Mode of Transmission)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Contact (hands, toys, sand)
• Droplets (when you speak, sneeze or cough)
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
12. How Germs Get In (Portal of Entry):
INFECTION CONTROL: • Mouth
• Cuts in the skin
• Eyes
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_98kcyn
1. PCT Infection Control Learning Objectives: PCTs will identify actions to prevent the spread of
infections.
2. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs): infections people get while receiving health care for
another condition
3. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) can happen in any health care facility.
T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
4. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a major cause of illness and
death. T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
5. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) can be caused by germs: bacteria,
viruses, fungi, or parasites. T/F
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs): True
6. Germs/infections may be passed on by:
INFECTION CONTROL: - unclean hands of healthcare workers
- contact with unclean surfaces and equipment
- coughing, sneezing, or talking
- inhaling germs carried in the air
7. Chain of Infection:
INFECTION CONTROL: Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/in-
creased-absenteeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
8. Germs (Agent)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Bacteria
• Viruses
• Parasites
, PCT Infection Control
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_98kcyn
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
9. Where Germs Live (Reservoir)
INFECTION CONTROL: • People
• Animals/Pets (dogs, cats, reptiles)
• Wild animals
• Food
• Soil
• Water
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
10. How Germs Get Out (Portal of Exit)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Mouth (vomit, saliva)
• Cuts in the skin (blood)
• During diapering and toileting stool
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
11. Germs Get Around (Mode of Transmission)
INFECTION CONTROL: • Contact (hands, toys, sand)
• Droplets (when you speak, sneeze or cough)
Chain of Infection Source: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/increased-absen-
teeism-in-schools.aspx#Chain-of-infection
12. How Germs Get In (Portal of Entry):
INFECTION CONTROL: • Mouth
• Cuts in the skin
• Eyes
