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1.4 Lowering the Risk of Infection

1.4 Lowering the Risk of Infection

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Health Sciences

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9th - 12th Grade

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Stephanie Smith

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25 Slides • 11 Questions

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered communicable diseases?

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Influenza

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Diabetes

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Tuberculosis

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Hypertension

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Bloodborne pathogens are spread when blood from an infected person enters the

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of a person who is not infected.

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Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect transmission?

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Touching a contaminated doorknob

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Breathing in airborne droplets

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Direct exchange of saliva

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Contact with contaminated water

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a disease transmitted by vector transmission?

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Malaria

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Influenza

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Tuberculosis

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Chickenpox

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Disposable gloves should be used only

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and must be discarded after use.

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Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of CPR breathing barriers?

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To protect from contact with body fluids

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To help the person breathe better

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To provide oxygen

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To keep the airway open

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Multiple Choice

Why is handwashing considered the single most important means of lowering the risk of infection during first aid?

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It removes visible dirt only

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It kills bacteria and viruses on the hands

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It prevents dehydration

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It is required by law

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following items should be used to protect your body from any foreign pathogens entering through your eyes?

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Disposable Gloves

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CPR Breathing Barrier

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Medical-Grade Face Mask

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Goggles

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Fill in the blank:

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should be used if no running water or hand washing stations are available.

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Multiple Select

Select all actions that help lower the risk of infection after an incident involving blood or bodily fluids.

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Disinfecting surfaces and equipment

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Minimizing contact with exposed surfaces

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Wearing disposable gloves

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Ignoring the spill if it is small

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Multiple Choice

After cleaning up a spill with disinfectant, what should you do with the materials used for cleaning if a biohazard container is not available?

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Place them in a sealable plastic bag or container with a lid, seal it, and dispose of it properly

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Throw them in the regular trash

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Leave them in the open to air dry

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Burn them immediately

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