Question 1

Pathogens spread via airborne transmission are fragile and do not survive for long periods of time outside the body.

Accepted Answer

Pathogens spread via airborne transmission can survive for varying lengths of time outside the body depending on different factors such as temperature, humidity, and sunlight. For example, some viruses such as the flu virus can survive up to 24 hours on hard surfaces.

Question 2

The vector does not have to show signs and symptoms of a disease to be able to spread it to a human.

Accepted Answer

Some vectors, such as mosquitoes, can carry and transmit a disease without appearing sick or showing any symptoms themselves.

Question 3

Only humans can be reservoirs of infection.

Accepted Answer

Some diseases can be carried and transmitted by animals and insects, making them reservoirs of infection.

Question 4

Place the steps for proper hand washing in the correct order.  1: Wet hands and apply soap.  , 2: Tear off the paper towel.  , 3: Remove all jewelry.  , 4: Rinse with water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Place the steps for proper hand washing...

Question 5

Resident flora are easily removed by hand hygiene.

Accepted Answer

Resident flora are microorganisms that live on our skin and are difficult to remove by simple hand hygiene measures. They can only be reduced, but not completely eliminated, with regular hand hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Quiz 5: Protecting Patients and Ourselves

Pathogens spread via airborne transmission are fragile and do not survive for long periods of time outside the body.

The vector does not have to show signs and symptoms of a disease to be able to spread it to a human.

Only humans can be reservoirs of infection.

Place the steps for proper hand washing in the correct order. 1: Wet hands and apply soap. , 2: Tear off the paper towel. , 3: Remove all jewelry. , 4: Rinse with water.

Resident flora are easily removed by hand hygiene.