Infection Control Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Infection Control Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the main characteristic of tuberculosis (TB)?
TB is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, spreading through
airborne droplets.
How is hepatitis B primarily transmitted?
Through contact with infec...
Infection Control Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the main characteristic of tuberculosis (TB)?
✔✔ TB is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, spreading through
airborne droplets.
How is hepatitis B primarily transmitted?
✔✔ Through contact with infected blood, semen, or other body fluids.
What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
✔✔ Influenza spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
What is the incubation period for chickenpox?
✔✔ The incubation period for chickenpox is typically 10-21 days after exposure to the virus.
What are the symptoms of measles?
✔✔ Symptoms of measles include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic rash that
begins on the face and spreads.
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, What is the most common mode of transmission for HIV?
✔✔ HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, and exposure to
contaminated blood.
How can the transmission of norovirus be controlled in healthcare settings?
✔✔ By practicing strict hand hygiene, disinfecting surfaces, and isolating infected patients.
What is the vector for transmitting malaria?
✔✔ Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
How is Clostridium difficile (C. diff) commonly spread?
✔✔ C. diff spreads via the fecal-oral route, often through contact with contaminated surfaces or
hands.
What is the primary way to prevent the spread of pertussis (whooping cough)?
✔✔ Vaccination and ensuring that infected individuals stay isolated until they are no longer
contagious.
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