CNA chapter 6 quiz questions and
solutions
infection prevention - ANS-a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
systemic infection - ANS-when pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout
the body, a what has occurred
drainage from a wound or cavity - ANS-one sign of a localized infection is what it
hasn't been contaminated with pathogens - ANS-an object can be called clean if
disinfection, sterilization - ANS-what destroys pathogens but not all pathogens, while
what destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
surgical asepsis - ANS-making an area of object free of all microorganisms is called
wash her hands - ANS-before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must
she do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility
one link - ANS-how many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent
infection
causative agent - ANS-a pathogen or microorganism that causes disease
covering the mouth when sneezing - ANS-infection prevention for the portal of exit link
in the chain of infection could include what
genitals (nose, eyes, mouth) - ANS-where are mucous membranes found
susceptible host - ANS-an uninfected person who could get sick
they're hospitalized more often - ANS-what is a reason that elderly people are at a
greater risk for infection
solutions
infection prevention - ANS-a set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
systemic infection - ANS-when pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout
the body, a what has occurred
drainage from a wound or cavity - ANS-one sign of a localized infection is what it
hasn't been contaminated with pathogens - ANS-an object can be called clean if
disinfection, sterilization - ANS-what destroys pathogens but not all pathogens, while
what destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
surgical asepsis - ANS-making an area of object free of all microorganisms is called
wash her hands - ANS-before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must
she do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility
one link - ANS-how many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent
infection
causative agent - ANS-a pathogen or microorganism that causes disease
covering the mouth when sneezing - ANS-infection prevention for the portal of exit link
in the chain of infection could include what
genitals (nose, eyes, mouth) - ANS-where are mucous membranes found
susceptible host - ANS-an uninfected person who could get sick
they're hospitalized more often - ANS-what is a reason that elderly people are at a
greater risk for infection
