Patient Skills PNUR 1102 Week 1: Infection Control PP Questions with correct answers

Patient Skills PNUR 1102 Week 1: Infection Control
PP Questions with correct answers
Which of the following require the use of sterile technique? (Select all
that apply)
a.Urinary catheterization
b.Tracheal suctioning
c.Insertion of a rectal suppository
d.Insertion of a feeding tube
e.Lumbar puncture
f.Sitz bath Correct Answer-a. Urinary catheterization
b.Tracheal suctioning
e.Lumbar puncture


What is HAIs? Correct Answer-healthcare associated infections


Define Chain of infection Correct Answer-factors that lead to the
transmission or spread of disease


Chain of infection are Correct Answer-Transmission
Portal of entry
Host susceptibility
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit

, Transmisson Correct Answer-Transfer, such as of a disease, from one
person to another


portal of entry Correct Answer-a way for the infectious agent to enter a
new reservoir or host


host susceptibility Correct Answer-The presence or lack of sufficient
resistance to an infectious agent to avoid or prevent contracting an
infection or acquiring an infectious disease


infectious agent Correct Answer-a pathogen, such as a bacterium or
virus that can cause a disease


reservoir Correct Answer-where the pathogen lives and grows


-example: humans, soil, animals, objects


portal of exit Correct Answer-a way for the infectious agent to escape
from the reservoir i


What is aseptic technique used for Correct Answer-prevent
contamination of unwanted microorganisms