1. Give one example for each type of pathogen? a) Bacteria b) Virus c) Fungi 2. What is the collective name for bacteria, virus or fungus that can cause disease? 3. Name three routes that harmful microorganisms can take to enter the body? eg. ingesting contaminated food 4. How do antibiotics work? 5. Can bacteria and viruses survive on nursing equipment or furniture after three hours? Please provide an example. 6. List three types of people who are most likely to be susceptible to to viral or bacterial infection. 7. What is the name of the blood cells which digest invading bacteria? 8. What is the name of the virus that causes cold sores? Can it be transferred by touch? 9. Can spores from fungal infections be inhaled? Can spores from fungal infections be transferred by touch? Please provide an example for each. 10. Where do female threadworms lay their eggs? 11. What are the organisational requirements with regard to vaccinations for healthcare staff working in the acute care setting? Questions Activity 2 1. What is the difference between a policy and a procedure? 2. Who is responsible for ensuring clean surfaces in the patient's room? 3. Name three actions a nurse can take when applying standard precautions at work. 4. Give an example of poor practice with regard to standard precautions. What is the risk? 5. Give an example of an infection which may be transmitted by droplets 6. List three types of personal protective equipment that staff can wear 7. Name a highly contagious bacteria that is transmitted by aerosol spread 8. Whilst transferring an infected client to the ambulance, for hospital transfer, his dressing falls off and lands, exudate side down, on the wheelchair. What action should the nurse take? Give detail. 9. Can you borrow a blood pressure cuff from a patient with tuberculosis who is being isolated? Explain the reason behind your answer. 10. As a staff member, what is the correct procedure for managing your personal cuts and abrasions, before attending to work in the healthcare environment? 11. Identify three (3) things that organisations should have in place in order to ensure risk management for infection control is followed in the workplace.