Infection Control and Disease Transmission Quiz
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What is the practice of isolating patients to prevent the spread of infection called?
A. Isolation
B. Quarantine
C. Segregation
D. Containment
Which type of precautions are used to prevent the spread of infections through the air over long distances?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Standard precautions
What is the primary defense mechanism of the body against infections?
A. Nervous system
B. Digestive system
C. Immune system
D. Circulatory system
What precautions do healthcare workers follow to prevent the spread of illnesses like influenza?
A. Contact precautions
B. Airborne precautions
C. Droplet precautions
D. Standard precautions
What is the primary mode of transmission for the common cold?
A. Respiratory droplets
B. Airborne particles
C. Contaminated surfaces
D. Direct contact with infected individuals
Which type of virus is known for causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?
A. Influenza virus
B. Rhinovirus
C. Coronavirus
D. HIV
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fomite?
A. Airborne droplet
B. Door handle
C. Tabletop
D. Keyboard
How are droplet precautions different from airborne precautions?
A. Droplet precautions are for diseases spread by larger respiratory droplets.
B. Droplet precautions are for diseases spread by small airborne particles.
C. Droplet precautions are used only in surgical settings.
D. Droplet precautions require the use of a negative pressure room.
Which disease is primarily spread through contact with infected blood and can cause liver damage?
A. Hepatitis B
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Influenza
D. Tuberculosis
What is the main purpose of standard precautions in healthcare?
A. To prevent infection transmission
B. To enhance patient comfort
C. To reduce healthcare costs
D. To improve staff efficiency
What are examples of how germs get into the body?
A. Portal of entry
B. Skin contact
C. Airborne transmission
D. Ingestion of food
What is the term for a disease that is constantly present in a population?
A. Epidemic
B. Endemic
C. Pandemic
D. Outbreak
What are basic infection prevention measures used for all patients?
A. Standard precautions
B. Universal precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Droplet precautions
Which virus is known for causing a pandemic in 2009?
A. H1N1 influenza virus
B. SARS-CoV
C. Ebola virus
D. Zika virus
What are objects that carry germs called?
A. Fomites
B. Viruses
C. Bacteria
D. Pathogens