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Bacteria Identification and Characteristics

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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?

To ensure staff vaccination against all possible infectious diseases

To focus on preventing transmission of airborne infections

To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk (correct)

To apply specific precautions for known infectious diseases only

Why is it important to adhere to the work practice of not wearing make-up or jewelry in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?

To reduce the risk of accidents due to loose jewelry

To comply with fashion guidelines at the workplace

To protect the reusable medical devices from contamination (correct)

To prevent allergic reactions to chemicals used in the CSSD

What is the rationale for implementing Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone of the CSSD?

To prevent allergic reactions to chemicals used in decontamination

To ensure compliance with fashion guidelines at the workplace

To prioritize staff safety over patient safety

To minimize the infection risk from patients with unknown disease carriers or history (correct)

What is the primary means for preventing the transmission of microbial infection in the CSSD?

Decontaminating potentially infected reusable medical devices Signup and view all the answers

Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?

To prevent accumulation of infectious microbes in the environment and equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons that patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?

Poor immune system functioning and potential wounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of hand hygiene in the Invasive Areas Preparation (IAP) and sterile zones?

To protect the reusable medical devices from contamination by staff Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for staff with certain medical conditions to seek advice before handling clean or sterile goods?

To assess the risk of contamination due to their medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Aseptic technique in healthcare?

To prevent contamination and transmission of infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for staff in CSSD to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone they are working in?

To minimize contamination risks to reusable medical devices Signup and view all the answers