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INFECTION CONTROL POST –TEST

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Exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids is a hazard that affects people in all job settings.
True
False

The single most important measure for preventing the spread of infections is:
a. using gloves
b. using biohazzard bags
c. proper handwashing
d. dispose of sharp instruments properly

Universal precautions should be used only with patients who are receiving antibiotics.
True
False

The three modes of transmitting an infection are:(check all that apply)
Direct
Indirect
Airborne
Waterborne

Practical steps to prevent infection are:
a. Use biohazard bags when transporting samples and specimens.
b. Recapping needles.
c. Proper handwashing.
d. Use gloves when handling blood or body fluids.
e. Use gloved fingers to pick up broken glass contaminated with blood or body fluids.
All of the Above
a, b, c
a, c, d
b, d, e

In order for infection to occur, there must be:
a. Human portal for exit (specimen) and a positive culture.
b. A febrile patient and a human portal of entry (host).
c. A microbe (source) and a positive culture.
d. Human portal for entry (host) and a microbe (source).