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Airborne Precautions in Infection Control

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What size of particles are airborne precautions primarily designed to reduce the transmission of?

0.1mm or larger

0.01mm or smaller

1mm or smaller

0.001mm or less (correct)

What is a characteristic of particles that airborne precautions target?

They are only transmitted through vectors

They can remain in the air for several hours (correct)

They can only be transmitted through direct contact

They are always visible to the naked eye

What is required to prevent airborne transmission of pathogens?

Special air handling and ventilation (correct)

Proper hand hygiene

Personal protective equipment (PPE) only

Regular cleaning and disinfection

Why are airborne precautions necessary in healthcare settings?

To reduce the transmission of airborne pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern related to airborne transmission in healthcare settings?

Particles can remain in the air for several hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of airborne precautions?

To reduce the transmission of nosocomial infections Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the particles that airborne precautions target?

They are smaller than 0.001mm in size Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to reduce the transmission of airborne pathogens?

Special air handling and ventilation systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of airborne transmission?

Particles can be widely dispersed Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of airborne precautions in healthcare settings?

To reduce the transmission of airborne particles Signup and view all the answers

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Airborne Precautions

Designed to reduce nosocomial transmission of particles 0.001mm or less in size
These particles can remain in the air for several hours
Particles can be widely dispersed, emphasizing the need for special precautions
Special air handling and ventilation are required to prevent airborne transmission

Airborne Precautions

Designed to reduce nosocomial transmission of particles 0.001mm or less in size
These particles can remain in the air for several hours
Particles can be widely dispersed, increasing the risk of transmission
Special air handling and ventilation systems are required to prevent airborne transmission