Chain of Infection

Universal Precautions are ?

mandatory regulations enforced by OSHA in all health care settings as part of its Blood borne Pathogens Standard.

What is the mode of transmission?

the way the infectious agent can be passed on (through direct or indirect contact, ingestion, or inhalation).

Influenza, aka Flu, is a virus. This represents the Chain of Infection at what link?

Infectious Agent

What are 6 components of the chain of infection?

1. Infectious Agent 2. Reservoir 3. Portal of Exit 4. Mode of Transmission 5. Portal of Entry 6. Susceptible Host

There are 6 links in the Chain of Infection. These include each of the following except:

A. susceptible host B. portal of entry C. mode of transmission D. personal protective device E. Reservoir

What is a pathogen?

Bacterium or virus that can cause a disease

What is the most common source of contamination? Direct or indirect contact ?

Direct Contact

A person DOESN'T have to be sick or immunocompromised in order to become ill due to an infectious agent?

False

Humans are the host of the common cold & flu. In relation to the Chain of Infection this represents the link at:

Reservoir

Breaks in the skin is a way to enter the new reservoir ?

True

Cilia, fever, and inflammation are examples of body defenses?

True

The chain of infection is a model of ?

how pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted from one person to another