Fundamentals of Microbiology & Infection Control Quiz
1. Which of the following are considered major pathogen types in healthcare settings?
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
Prions
Algae
2. Which of the following are methods for bacterial survival and resistance in hospital settings?
Endospore formation
Biofilm production
Gram staining
Capsule production
Plasmid exchange
3. Which of the following are components of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
Hand Hygiene
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
Safe injection practices
Isolation in a negative pressure room
Prophylactic antibiotic administration
4. Which of the following are primary modes of transmission of pathogens in the hospital?
Contact Transmission (Direct/Indirect)
Droplet Transmission
Airborne Transmission
Common Vehicle Transmission
Vector-Borne Transmission
5. Which of the following measures are recommended for controlling a norovirus outbreak in a healthcare setting?
Place patients on Contact Precautions in a single room
Implement enhanced environmental cleaning with bleach
Pause admissions to the affected unit
Encourage staff to work even if mildly symptomatic
Continue with regular cleaning protocols
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