NYS Infection Control – Questions & Proper Solutions
How much hand rub should you use Right Ans - Enough for at least 15
seconds to dry
Susceptible host Right Ans - Person who may become infected
What mask do you use for airborne TB Right Ans - N95 Mask
Indirect transmission Right Ans - Microorganism transfers from
contaminated object. Example touching surfaces
Direct transmission Right Ans - Micros transferred from infected person to
another w/o contaminated object. Example sexual and touching hands to
hands
What are the two contact transmissions Right Ans - Indirect and direct
What are the modes of transmission Right Ans - Airborne, droplet, contact,
indirect, direct
Mode of transmission Right Ans - Pathogen moves from place to place
Means of escape how micro leaves reservoir Right Ans - Respiratory,
genitourinary, alimentary, skin, blood, transplancental
How many healthcare associated infections (HAIs) occur each year Right
Ans - Two million
How many people die from HAIs Right Ans - 99,000
Element 1 Right Ans - Healthcare professionals responsibility to accept
principles and practices of infection control
Element II Right Ans - Modes of transmission of pathogenic organisms in
healthcare setting and strategies for prevention and control
Element III Right Ans - Use of engineering controls to reduce patient or
worker from exposure to infectious material
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