NUR 319 - Foundations Final Exam Study Guide 2020/NUR 319 - Foundations Final Exam Study Guide 2020. 1.Explain the relationship between the infection chain and transmission of infection 2.Give an example of each element of the infection chain and a prevention method. 3.Identify patients most at risk for infection

CH 29 INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 1. Explain the relationship between the infection chain and transmission of infection Chain of infection: 1) Infectious agent: these include bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. 2) Reservoir: is the place where microorganisms survive multiply and await transfer to a susceptible host. Common reservoirs are humans and animals (hosts), insects, soil, food, water, and organic matter on inanimate surfaces (formites). To thrive, organisms require a proper envir...