POHC-Chain of Infection Test

The model that shows how diseases spread from one person to another is called the ___

Chain of Infection

A germ or microorganism that causes disease is a

Pathogen

A place where germs live and grow, such as dirty surfaces or standing water, is called a __

Resevoir

Coughing, sneezing, or bleeding are examples of a _

Portal of exit

The way germs move from one person to another is the _

Means of transition

A way for germs to enter a new person, such as through a cut or mouth, is the ___

Portal of entry

A person with a weak immune system who easily gets sick is a

Susceptible Host

An animal or insect that carries disease, such as a mosquito or dog with rabies, is a _

Vector

one-celled germ; antibiotics can kill it (example: strep throat)

Bacteria

needs a host to reproduce (example: flu, COVID-19).

Virus

plant-like germ; causes athlete's foot.

Fungi

animal-like, one-celled germ; causes malaria.

Protozoa

parasitic worm that lives inside the body.

Helminth

Microbes that are not harmful are called ___

Non Pathogenic

Microbes that cause disease are called

Pathogenic

Before giving a shot, a nurse uses ___, such as __ on the skin.

Antisepsis, Iodine.

A housekeeper wipes tables and beds with __ , such as __ to kill germs on surfaces.

Disinfection, Bleach.

In the lab, tools are placed in an __ for __ to kill ALL microorganisms

Autoclave, Sterilization.

Wash your hands for at least _ using __ and ____

20 seconds, soap, running water.

Turn off the faucet with a _ to stay clean.

Paper Towel

Handwashing is the most important part of _.

infection Control

You should wash your hands after removing __

Gloves

You should wash your hands when hands are dirty or have _ on them.

blood

You should wash your hands after using the ___ or before ____

Restroom, Eating

You should wash your hands after caring for a Patient with __ or __

C. diff or Norovirus.

You should sanitize your hands before and after touching a _______

patient

You should sanitize your hands after touching patient __ or medical equipment

Blood

If hands look clean, rub sanitizer until dry for about __

15-20 seconds

What is the order for donning PPE

gown, facemask, goggles/faceshield, gloves.

What is the order for doffing PPE

Gloves, gown, goggles/faceshield, mask, handwashing.

A nurse cleans a counter that has blood on it. The counter is the _

Reservoir

Before changing a wound dressing, the nurse should wear , , __

Gloves, gown, faceshield.

The dental assistant places instruments in an autoclave. This process is called _.

Sterilization

A medical assistant explains that __ kills most germs on surfaces, but __ kills all germs.

disinfection, sterilization

How long should a healthcare worker wash their hands between patients?

20 seconds