AMCA INFECTION CONTROL + DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
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AMCA INFECTION CONTROL + DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
AIDS
AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is caused by a virus called human immunodeficiency virus.
Hepatitis B
This disease is caused by an inflammation of the liver that is cau...
AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is caused by a virus called human
immunodeficiency virus.
Hepatitis B
This disease is caused by an inflammation of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis b virus, also known
as HBV.
Tuberculosis
This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an airborne pathogen.
Nosocomial infections
Any infection that first occurs during a patient's stay at a health-care facility, regardless of whether it is
detected during the stay or after, is known as a nosocomial infection
Handwashing
Hand washing is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection, Washing hands for 1 to
2 minutes
, PPE's or personal protective equipment include:
Masks, Goggles, Face Shields, Respirator
Infection Control/Chain of Infection
all notifiable infections must be reported to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Agents
are infectious microorganisms that can be classified into groups namely: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites. It is these agents that cause disease.
Portal of exit
the method by which an infectious agent leaves its reservoir. The nose, hands, or sneezing could be
considered portals of exit.
Mode of transmission - method of transfer
Contact: direct and indirect contact with needles, instruments or contaminated hands, Droplet, such as a
sneeze, Airborne, Common Vehicle,
Vectorborne
a living organism that carries a disease from one infected person to another - such as a mosquito
Portal of entry
An opening allowing the microorganism to enter the host
Susceptible host
A person who cannot resist a microorganism invading the body, multiplying, and resulting in infection
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