Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Which of the following microorganisms is easily transmitted from client to client on the hands of health care workers?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Staphylococcus aureus microorganisms are ubiquitous and easily transmitted by health care workers who fail to conduct routine hand washing between clients. Tuberculosis is almost always transmitted by the airborne route, and tetanus usually results from exposure to dirt. HIV is a weak virus that does not live long outside the body.