Infections are conditions that are caused by bacteria and viruses. Once in the body, the infections cause improper functioning of the body, causing diseases. The quiz below tests and advances your knowledge on infection control.
Body temperatures increase significantly over time
Disease-causing organisms enter the body and increase in number
Blood pressure is adversely affected and vital organs begin to malfunction
All of the above
The symptoms first appearing and reaching their peak
The time between the ingestion or inhaling of the microorganism and the illness begins
The symptoms first appearing and then disappearing
Hand Washing
Dedicated Patient Equipment
Plastic Aprons or Gowns
Single use of gloves
All of the above
Antiseptic hand cleansers for routine hand washing
Protective Eyewear
Single Room Accommodation
The use of a mask
Dedicated Patient Equipment
All of the above
Gloves are washed thoroughly in between uses
Gloves have not been used in the kitchen
Gloves are not torn in any way
Resident does not object
None of the above, gloves must be disposed of immediately after use
Management of Pets
Waste Food Disposal
Gastroenteritis
Pan Room/Utility Areas
Hand Washing
Influenza Outbreak
All of the above
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Soiled hands to mouth
Breathing Faecally-infected Air
Faecally-contaminated surfaces to mouth
All of the above
Diarrhoea
Low Blood Pressure
Fever
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
Headache
All of the above
Young children and infants
People with weak or weakened immune systems
People working with livestock
The elderly
Already sick people
All of the above
There is a resident with severe Gastroenteritis
There is an onset of severe vomiting and diarrhoea in more than two residents and/or staff members
There is an onset of severe vomiting and diarrhoea or a severe case on Influenza in more than two residents and/or staff members over a period of 72 hours
There is a resident with symptoms of the ‘flu
There are three or more residents and/or staff members with the onset of symptoms of the ‘flu
There are three or more residents and/or staff members with the onset of symptoms of the ‘flu over a period of 72 hours
Less than 24 hours
Up to 50 hours
Up to 5 days
24- 48 hours
Up to 48 hours after vomiting and diarrhoea ceases
More than 48 hours
Up to 5 days
Wearing disposable gloves at all times
Washing hands in the appropriate way at appropriate intervals
Washing hands at set regular intervals
Ensuring all food is washed prior to preparation
Protective gowns can be worn four times prior to disposal
Disposable gloves should be worn
Hands do not need to be washed if disposable gloves are worn
All of the above
Washing your hands in the prescribed manner
Washing your hands in the prescribed manner
All of the above
Covering the mouth when coughing may prevent communication
Disposable gloves should be worn
Sneezing into disposable tissues may prevent communication
Cleaning of contaminated objects will help prevent the spread of Influenza
All of the above
Until the symptoms disappear
Until 48 hours after symptoms have disappeared
Until 5 days after symptoms have disappeared
Until a doctor authorises their return to work
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