CH 6 - Infection Control

Question 1

A person who carries a pathogen, usually without signs or symptoms of disease, but who can still spread the disease is:

Accepted Answer

a carrier

Question 2

What are bloodborne pathogens?

Accepted Answer

microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease

Question 3

Autoclave is "an appliance used to sterilize medical instruments or other objects by using steam under pressure."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

"bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae) that have developed resistance to carbapenems, which is a category of antibiotics" is:

Accepted Answer

carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Question 5

What is an agent that destroys, resists, or prevents the development of pathogens?

Accepted Answer

antimicrobial

Question 6

What is "federal law requiring that healthcare facilities protect employees from bloodborne health hazards"?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Question 7

What are "tears, saliva, sputum, urine, feces, semen, vaginal secretions, pus or other wound drainage, and vomit"?

Accepted Answer

body fluids

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