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MA Chapter 6
Chapter 6 - Infection Control Fundamentals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the body's ability to resist pathogens and disease called? | Immunity |
| Which type of infection is one that is caused by the introduction of a pathogen from outside the body? | Exogenous |
| The infection cycle begins when a pathogen invades the what and begins to multiply? | Reservoir host |
| Which type of infection is one in which an abnormality or malfunction in routine body processes has caused normally beneficial or harmless microorganisms to become pathogenic? | Endogenous |
| Which type of transmission occurs when the pathogen moves immediately from one host to another, such as through contact with the blood or saliva of an infected person? | Direct transmission |
| What are three examples of illnesses spread through airborne transmission? | Influenza, chicken pox, tuberculosis |
| An infection that is present in a child at the time of birth is said to be what? | Congenital |
| Which type of host is a person to whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little to no immunity to infection by that organism? | Susceptible host |
| What are the factors related to the susceptibility of a host to infection? | Age, genetic predisposition to certain illnesses, nutritional status, other disease processes, stress levels, hygiene habits, general health |
| What is the condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled, such as through handwashing or sterilzation? | Asepsis |
| How can you help break the cycle of infection in a medical office? | Maintaining strict housekeeping standards to reduce the number of pathogens present; adhering to government guidelines to protect against diseases; educating patients in hygiene, proper hand hygiene; keeping nails short and unpolished |
| Which type of carrier is a reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, and so spreads the disease? | Human |
| What can be a reservoir host? | Human, animal, or insect |
| What is direct transmission? | A pathogen moves directly from one host to another; can happen through contact with infected person or their discharges |
| What is indirect transmission? | It happens when pathogens survive until they encounter a new host; indirect transmission is possible only if the pathogen can live outside of the reservoir host |
| What type of transmission spreads respiratory diseases such as influenza and tuberculosis? | Airborne |
| A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a what? | Vector |
| Factors related to pathogens include: | Number and concentration of pathogens; strength of pathogen; point of entry |
| Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an ______________ factor that may cause disease. | Environmental |
| When the new host is exposed to pathogens by ingesting contaminated food or liquids, the transmission is considered to be what? | Foodborne |
| Principles of __________ must be applied to break the cycle of infection. | Asepsis |
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