Yanet Health Science and Business College
Name_________________________________________
ID NO. _____________________
I, Say true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is incorrect. (1 point each)
1. Disinfection is eliminates all forms of microbial life, including spores.
2. Standard precautions are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient
care, regardless of their infection status.
3. Innate immunity is specific defenses developed over time through exposure or vaccination.
4. Pathogens are microorganisms that habitually live on or in the body of a healthy individual
without causing disease under normal circumstances.
II, Matching (1point each)
A B
1. Infectious Agent A. Surveillance and Monitoring
2. Reservoir B. Sudden increase of cases above normal levels
3. Portal of Exit C. Place infectious agent lives and multiplies
4. Susceptible Hosts D. An individual who is at risk of infection
5. Epidemic E. Way the infectious agent leaves the reservoir
6. Goal of IPC F. The pathogens
III, Choose the best answer from the alternatives given bellow (1 point each)
1. Infection prevention and control(IPC) practice should be applied at_________
A. Health care settings B. Food service. C. Work place D. all
2. Which of the following is not important of infection prevention and control (IPC)?
A. Increase Healthcare Costs B. Improves Patient Outcomes
C. Protects Healthcare Workers. D. All
3. A nurse is educating a group of healthcare workers about infection control measures.
Which of the following interventions directly targets the reservoir link in the chain of
infection?
A. Properly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment
B. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during patient care
C. Administering vaccines to at-risk populations
D. Ensuring patients maintain adequate nutrition and hydration
4. Which of the following is the best example of breaking the "portal of entry" link in the
chain of infection?
A. Wearing gloves when handling contaminated materials
B. Cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces
C. Administering an antibiotic to a patient with an infection
D. Ensuring the patient receives adequate rest and nutrition
5. Which of the following actions addresses the "susceptible host" in the chain of
infection?
A. Administering the correct antimicrobial agent
B. Isolating patients with infectious diseases in a private room
C. Ensuring patients are vaccinated against preventable infections
D. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after patient contact
6. Which of the following interventions is most effective in breaking the "portal of exit"
link in the chain of infection?
A. Wearing a mask when interacting with patients
B. Ensuring the patient has adequate fluid intake
C. Disinfecting environmental surfaces
D. Covering the patient’s wound with a clean, sterile dressing
7. Which of the following is an example of breaking the “mode of transmission” link in
the chain of infection?
A. Using antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection
B. Provide vaccination
C. Encouraging patients to drink fluids to maintain hydration
D. Performing hand hygiene after patient care
IV, Short answer
1. What is infection prevention and control (IPC)? ( 1point)
2. List down at least five goals of IPC.(2 points)
