NSG 321 Infection Control 1 (Complete And Verified Study material) (6pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Chain of infection: Answer infectious agent, reservoir, and port of exit 2. Infectious agent in chain of infection: Answer virulence, immunocompromised, andhand washing 3. Reservoir in chain of infection: Answer food, oxygen, water, temperature, pH, and light 4. Port of exit in chain of infection: Answer skin/mucous membranes; respiratory tract;urinary tract; gastrointestinal tract; reproductive tract; blood 5. Modes of transmission: Answer direct, indirect, droplet, airborne, vehicles, vector major route of transmission for pathogens in healthcare setting is UNWASHEDHANDS