infection control

Question 1

colonization

Answer 1

grouping of microorganisms within a host without tissue invasion or damage

Question 2

when pathogens multiply and cause signs and symptoms of disease

Answer 2

symptomatic infection

Question 3

when pathogens multiple but not clinical signs or symptoms are present

Answer 3

asymptomatic infection

Question 4

ability to be produce disease (aggressive)

Answer 4

virulence

Question 5

most important part of hand hygiene?

Answer 5

friction

Question 6

how long do you need to wash hands for?

Answer 6

20 seconds

Question 7

5 moments for hand hygiene

Answer 7

before touching patient, before clean/aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure, after touching patient, and after touching patient surroundings

Question 8

natural defense mechanisms against infection

Answer 8

mouth, skin, eyes, respiratory tract, urinary tract, GI tract, vagina

Question 9

chain of infection

Answer 9

infectious agent, reservoirs, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host

Question 10

bleach disinfecting wipe

Answer 10

used for c-difficle, wait 3 minutes to dry

Question 11

hydrogen peroxide wipes

Answer 11

requires 1 minute of drying