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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
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)?
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?
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?
What is the primary means for preventing the transmission of microbial infection in the CSSD?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
What is one of the reasons that patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?
What is one of the reasons that patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?
What is the significance of hand hygiene in the Invasive Areas Preparation (IAP) and sterile zones?
What is the significance of hand hygiene in the Invasive Areas Preparation (IAP) and sterile zones?
Why is it important for staff with certain medical conditions to seek advice before handling clean or sterile goods?
Why is it important for staff with certain medical conditions to seek advice before handling clean or sterile goods?
What is the primary purpose of Aseptic technique in healthcare?
What is the primary purpose of Aseptic technique in healthcare?
Why is it important for staff in CSSD to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone they are working in?
Why is it important for staff in CSSD to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone they are working in?
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