Internertional Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Officer Certification Practice Exam

What are the signs of infection most commonly associated with contact transmission?

1. TB, Measles, Meningitis

2. Staph skin infections, Herpes simplex virus, Lice

3. Chicken Pox, Droplet infections, Coughing

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Staph skin infections, Herpes simplex virus, Lice

The choice highlighting Staph skin infections, Herpes simplex virus, and Lice is the correct selection because these conditions are primarily spread through contact transmission. Infections transmitted through contact typically involve direct physical contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. Staph skin infections, such as those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, can occur through skin-to-skin contact or from touching infected surfaces. Herpes simplex virus is also spread through direct contact with an infected area, including during skin-to-skin contact or through open sores. Lice infestations are another example of a condition that relies on close personal contact, as lice are transmitted through direct head-to-head contact or sharing contaminated items like combs and hats. The other options include conditions that do not primarily fall under contact transmission. The first option includes TB, Measles, and Meningitis, which are typically transmitted through air (droplet transmission). The third option lists Chicken Pox and droplet infections, along with coughing, which are also spread through respiratory droplets and not through direct contact. The last option combines all of the above, which inaccurately implies that all mentioned conditions are related to contact transmission, thus making the selection of Staph skin infections, Herpes simplex virus,