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infection control

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What is the first link in the chain of infection? Infectious agent
What is an infectious agent? A microorganism capable of causing infection
What are examples of infectious agents? Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and rickettsiae
What is a reservoir in the chain of infection? The place where an infectious agent lives, grows, and multiplies
What are examples of reservoirs? People, animals, bugs, and inanimate surfaces
What is a portal of exit? The way an infectious agent leaves its reservoir
What are examples of portals of exit? Mouth, nose, and eyes
What is the means of transmission? The way an infectious agent travels from one person or place to another
What are examples of direct transmission? Blood, urine, and broken skin
What are examples of indirect transmission? Droplet and airborne transmission
What is a portal of entry? The way an infectious agent enters a susceptible host
What are examples of portals of entry? Mouth, nose, and eyes
What is a susceptible host? A person who is vulnerable to an infection
What are examples of factors that can make a person a susceptible host? T cells, hormones, nutrition, and genetics
What are the six links in the chain of infection? Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
What is sanitization? The process of cleaning and reducing the number of microorganisms
What are examples of sanitization? Scrubbing, hand sanitation, soap and water, and washing hands
What type of cleaner may be used during sanitization? Ultrasonic cleaner
What is disinfection? The process of destroying many disease-causing microorganisms on objects or surfaces
What is sterilization? Complete destruction of all microorganisms
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