Which of the Following Statements Regarding Infection Control Terminology Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding infection control terminology is correct?

• A) A barrier prevents the transmission of infectious microorganisms.
• B) Microbial aerosols are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood.
• C) Sepsis is the absence of septic matter.
• D) Infection requires an appropriate portal of entry into the host.

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Definitions:

Privity of Estate

A legal concept that refers to the relationship between parties whose interests in a piece of property are intertwined.

Privity of Contract

A principle stating that only parties to a contract have the right to sue or be sued under the terms of the contract.

Privity of Reversion

A legal concept relating to the rights of individuals who have a future interest in property currently possessed by another.

Distrain

The right to seize someone's property in order to compel payment of debts or obligations.