What is the chain of infection, and how does it relate to our goal of stopping the spread of infection?
What will be an ideal response?
The chain of infection is a pathway of infection that begins with a creation of a source of infection and the transportation of the pathogen, ending with entry into the body. To prevent the spread of infection, the chain must be broken at some point along the way.
You might also like to view...
When coding excision of lesions of the same size but different anatomic code families, the highest RVU is assigned to:
A) trunk, arms, legs. B) scalp, neck, hands, feet. C) face, ears, eyelids, mouth, lips. D) no general rule applies.
The EMS level of care that allows the provider to perform some limited paramedic-level skills is:
a. EMT b. AEMT c. EMR d. FR
Which of the following is a common critique of body armor and its use by EMS providers?
A) It is too expensive and not worth it for EMS providers. B) It requires too much training to use properly. C) It provides a false sense of security. D) It protects only against low-powered ammunition.
Because suppositories are designed to melt at body temperature, they are usually kept:
A. warm B. at room temperature C. in the refrigerator D. in ice