Exam 35: Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Can range from an upper respiratory infection to an acute,life-threatening illness

A disease reaches its highest point of development in which stage of the infectious disease process?

Match each disease with its means of transmission (also referred to as modes of transmission).​ -Direct contact with draining sores

When a person with a cold coughs or sneezes,the vapor containing the microorganism causing the illness can travel up to ___ feet.

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​12-25 days

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -​Bandage all scratches,paper cuts,or any breaks in the skin after hand washing and before gloving for self-protection against possible contamination

Match each disease with its means of transmission (also referred to as modes of transmission).​ -Direct or indirect contact with infested clothing or bedding

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Topical use of 1% lindane shampoo,lotion,or cream (7-10 days);

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Incubation 2-3 weeks,usually 13-17 days

Match each term with its definition. -Parasites that depend completely on their host for survival

If you are putting latex gloves on after hand washing,it is important to avoid using lotions that contain:

Needles should be _____ after they have been used.

An autoclave is used for:

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -​Work in a dark area to prevent strain on eyes

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Rash and fever for 2-3 days

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​60-150 days,avg.120 days

Match each disease with its means of transmission (also referred to as modes of transmission).​ -Sexual,anal,or vaginal intercourse;sharing IV drug needles;childbirth;blood-to-blood contact;and blood transfusions

​The CDC recommends the following steps to be taken immediately following an exposure to blood except:

The incubation period for viral conjunctivitis is approximately:

Match each term with its definition. -Transmission via a disease-carrying insect,such as a mosquito or tick