1. SONO Infection Control Trivia Chapter 12

2. Trivia Time! Name that infection! – I am spore-forming bacterium that releases toxins into the bowel – I can be spread through direct or indirect contact – My symptoms include watery bowel movements, dehydration, abdominal cramping and fever I AM…. Clostridium Difficile

3. Trivia Time I do not require oxygen to thrive I cause severe muscle spasms including lockjaw I like to kick it in soil and manure You can get infected by me through a puncture wound I AM…. Tetanus

4. Trivia Time I enjoy being spread through the air My symptoms are varying from fatigue, fever, coughing up blood and chest pain If I infect you, you likely will be put into a negative pressure room I AM… Tuberculosis

5. Trivia Time I inflame the cells of the liver I can live within pooled, dried blood for more than a week One of the ways you can be exposed to me is by an accidental needlestick from a patient that has me in their system I AM… Viral Hepatitis (Specifically HBV)

6. Trivia Time Escape route for organisms which includes nose, throat, mouth, intestinal tract urinary tract and wounds Organism whose body cannot fight off organism once it enters body and therefore usually becomes ill Means by which organisms are carried about. This is where you can break the chain Place on or in which microorganisms can grow and reproduce Part of body where microorganisms enter; mucous membranes, mouth, nose, genitourinary tract 1.Reservoir 2.Portal of Exit 3.Vehicle of Transmission 4.Portal of Entry 5.Susceptible Host

7. Trivia Time What is the most commonly reported healthcare associated infection? Mary Mallon displayed no signs of typhoid even though it was coursing through her system, what is she? What stage of infection is this: disease symptoms present, becomes highly infectious What is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of infection? Needle recapping Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) A carrier, asymptomatic Prodromal Handwashing Don’t Do It!!!