Which of the following would be indirect transmission of a pathogen in a healthcare facility?
A) Medical devices such as urinary catheters.
B) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
C) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures AND healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands properly.
D) Medical devices such as urinary catheters AND inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
E) Healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands adequately AND intravenous (IV) catheters colonized with normal skin microbiota.

Question

Which of the following would be indirect transmission of a pathogen in a healthcare facility?
A) Medical devices such as urinary catheters.
B) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
C) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures AND healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands properly.
D) Medical devices such as urinary catheters AND inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
E) Healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands adequately AND intravenous (IV) catheters colonized with normal skin microbiota.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Indirect transmission of a pathogen involves the transfer of microorganisms via an intermediate object or person. In this context, both medical devices such as urinary catheters and inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures can serve as vehicles for the indirect transmission of pathogens in a healthcare setting.

Which of the Following Would Be Indirect Transmission of a Pathogen