Question Q1a. Re-order the descriptions of the chain of infection starting… Q1a. Re-order the descriptions of the chain of infection starting from the causative micr-oorganism. (a) A place to grow and multiply (reservoir) (b) A way for the micro-organism to leave the host (portal of exit) (c) A way to travel (mode of transmission) (d) Susceptible host (e) A way of entering a host (portal of entry) (f) Causative micro-organism(agent) B. Who is a susceptible host?Select all that apply.a) Someone who already carries the infection b) The elderly and infants c) Someone with a cut or open wound d) Someone who has a compromise immunity. C. For one of the susceptible hosts you identified in the previous question , state a reason for your selection. D. Direct and indirect transmission or contact describe methods of transmission of pathogens or micro-organisms. Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks where appropriate.______ transmission occurs when the _____ of micro-organisms results from direct ______ between an infected or colonised individual and a _____ host._____transmission involves the transfer of an _____agent ______to a susceptible ______ through something they will touch. Answers for filling the blank spaces are:host, direct, susceptible, indirect, contact, micro-organism, transfer, infectious. E. There are many modes of disease transmission in health care. These include: contact, airborne and droplet. For each of the modes of disease transmission stated below , write the mode followed by one (1) example and assess the risk of acquiring disease from this mode using the terms High, Medium or Low:a) Direct contact: Example and risk of acquisition b) Aerosols: Example and risk of acquisition c) Penetrating injuries: Example and risk of acquisition. Health Science Science Nursing N/A CHC33015 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)