Egan's Chapter 4 - Infection Control COMPLETE (2025) EXAM TEST WITH
LATEST UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) already passed!!
Terms in this set (79)
What three elements that must A source (or reservoir) of pathogens, a susceptible host and a
be present for transmission of route of transmission. (Egan Pg 54)
infection within a health care
setting?
What is the name for infections Nosocomial infections. (Egan pg 54)
that are acquired in the
hospital?
What is the term for inanimate fomites. (Egan Pg 55)
objects that may serve to
transfer pathogens from one
person to another?
What precautions are used to Droplet Precautions. (Egan Pg 69)
prevent a form of contact
transmission that occurs when
droplets are propelled short
distances(within 3ft or less
through the air)
What are four categories of Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, Airborne Infection
Expanded Precautions? Isolation, and Protective Environment. (Eagan Pg 68)
Hand hygiene includes both 15 seconds. (Egan Pg 70)
handwashing with either plain or
antiseptic-containing soap and
water for at least how many
seconds?
What are the precautions that are Standard Precautions. (Egan Pg 67)
to be applied to the care of all
patients in all health care
settings?
, What is the practice of grouping Cohorting. (Egan Pg 73)
patients with the same
infection?
What is an ongoing process of Surveillance. (Egan Pg 73)
monitoring patients and health
care personnel for acquistion of
infection and/or colonization of
pathogens?
What are methods that kill bactericidal. (Egan Pg 57)
bacteria?
What are the size of droplet 5 μm or less. (Egan Pg 56)
nuclei?
How many infections do hospital- estimated 2 million infections.(Egan Pg 54)
acquired HAIs account for
annually?
What is the best choice for glutaraldehyde. (Egan Pg 74)
high-level disinfection of
semicritical respiratory care
equipment?
Among respiratory care equipment large-volume nebulizers. (Egan Pg 74)
what have the greatest potential
to spread infection?
The use of what is part of gloves. (Egan Pg 74)
routine care when there is
skin care?
List three general barrier gloves, gown and goggle/mask. (Egan Pg 68)
methods used to prevent
exposure to organisms
Ventilator circuits may be used 7. (Egan pg 68)
up to how many days before
they need to be changed?
What type of water should be sterile distilled water. (Egan Pg 63)
placed in the nebulizer?
The best way to prevent the Wash your hands after every patient contact. (Egan Pg 54)
spread of infection in the ICU is
to?
LATEST UPDATED (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) already passed!!
Terms in this set (79)
What three elements that must A source (or reservoir) of pathogens, a susceptible host and a
be present for transmission of route of transmission. (Egan Pg 54)
infection within a health care
setting?
What is the name for infections Nosocomial infections. (Egan pg 54)
that are acquired in the
hospital?
What is the term for inanimate fomites. (Egan Pg 55)
objects that may serve to
transfer pathogens from one
person to another?
What precautions are used to Droplet Precautions. (Egan Pg 69)
prevent a form of contact
transmission that occurs when
droplets are propelled short
distances(within 3ft or less
through the air)
What are four categories of Contact Precautions, Droplet Precautions, Airborne Infection
Expanded Precautions? Isolation, and Protective Environment. (Eagan Pg 68)
Hand hygiene includes both 15 seconds. (Egan Pg 70)
handwashing with either plain or
antiseptic-containing soap and
water for at least how many
seconds?
What are the precautions that are Standard Precautions. (Egan Pg 67)
to be applied to the care of all
patients in all health care
settings?
, What is the practice of grouping Cohorting. (Egan Pg 73)
patients with the same
infection?
What is an ongoing process of Surveillance. (Egan Pg 73)
monitoring patients and health
care personnel for acquistion of
infection and/or colonization of
pathogens?
What are methods that kill bactericidal. (Egan Pg 57)
bacteria?
What are the size of droplet 5 μm or less. (Egan Pg 56)
nuclei?
How many infections do hospital- estimated 2 million infections.(Egan Pg 54)
acquired HAIs account for
annually?
What is the best choice for glutaraldehyde. (Egan Pg 74)
high-level disinfection of
semicritical respiratory care
equipment?
Among respiratory care equipment large-volume nebulizers. (Egan Pg 74)
what have the greatest potential
to spread infection?
The use of what is part of gloves. (Egan Pg 74)
routine care when there is
skin care?
List three general barrier gloves, gown and goggle/mask. (Egan Pg 68)
methods used to prevent
exposure to organisms
Ventilator circuits may be used 7. (Egan pg 68)
up to how many days before
they need to be changed?
What type of water should be sterile distilled water. (Egan Pg 63)
placed in the nebulizer?
The best way to prevent the Wash your hands after every patient contact. (Egan Pg 54)
spread of infection in the ICU is
to?
