Test Your Understanding of Infection Control

Infection control is the responsibility of:

In the chain of infection a reservoir refers to a place where a germ can grow and may include which of the following?

Which of the following is the most common type of infectious agent?

The four modes of transmission include which of the following?

Which of the following is not an example of indirect contact?

Cleaning and disinfecting prevents disease by minimizing infectious agents and reservoirs.  While cleaning and disinfecting you should:

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to protect a susceptible host?

Which of the following statements can be used to describe standard precautions?

Washing your hands is an important standard precaution that protects both the resident and yourself. You should wash your hands:

Gloves are the most important piece of protective equipment and should be _____.