Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the chain of infection. Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
This is a correct statement. The infectious agent is the microorganism that causes the disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
This is a correct statement. The reservoir is where the microorganism lives and grows, such as humans, animals, plants, soil, or water.
This is an incorrect statement. The portal of exit is how the microorganism leaves the body of the reservoir, not how it enters the body of the host. The portal of entry is how the microorganism enters the body of the host.
This is a correct statement. The susceptible host is someone who is at risk for getting the infection, such as children, elderly, immunocompromised, or malnourished people.
Choice A reason: This is a correct statement. The infectious agent is the microorganism that causes the disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
Choice B reason: This is a correct statement. The reservoir is where the microorganism lives and grows, such as humans, animals, plants, soil, or water.
Choice C reason: This is an incorrect statement. The portal of exit is how the microorganism leaves the body of the reservoir, not how it enters the body of the host. The portal of entry is how the microorganism enters the body of the host.
Choice D reason: This is a correct statement. The susceptible host is someone who is at risk for getting the infection, such as children, elderly, immunocompromised, or malnourished people.