NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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The chain of infection includes a causative agent, ____, portal of exit, ____, portal of entrance, and susceptible host.
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pathogen, standard precaution
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reservior, mode of transmission
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hand contact, gloves
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host, microbes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The last link in the chain of infection is the susceptible host. This is the organism (e.g., You or your resident!) that will feel the effects of the infectious disease that has traveled through the chain of infection. The very young or very old are usually more susceptible.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alimentary – via vomiting, diarrhoea or biting. Genitourinary – via sexual transmission. Respiratory – through coughing, sneezing and talking. Skin – via skin lesions. Trans-placental – where transmission is from mother to foetus. 11-Jun-2019
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