Bacteria Identification and Disinfection Quiz
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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?

  • To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk (correct)
  • To ensure that only properly decontaminated reusable medical devices are used on patients
  • To prevent the transmission of infection by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the environment
  • To apply various hygienic measures to treat patients with antimicrobial drugs

    • What is the rationale for applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone of a healthcare facility?

  • To prevent transmission of infection by ensuring prompt treatment and rapid identification of organism
  • To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices, transport trays, and boxes after decontamination has been completed (correct)
  • To minimize the risk of infection by recognizing high-risk patients and ensuring proper attire
  • To ensure environmental sanitation and proper trash and waste disposal controls

    • Why are patients in hospitals particularly susceptible to infection?

  • Due to improper trash and waste disposal controls in the hospital environment
  • Because they may have wounds and are immunocompromised, making them more susceptible to infection (correct)
  • Because they may have had surgery before diagnostic tests were completed or may be carriers of disease agents
  • Due to lack of proper attire and inadequate hand hygiene practices by the hospital staff

    • What is the primary purpose of wearing stud earrings in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)?

    <p>To avoid contaminating reusable medical devices with microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration for CSSD staff who are ill with enteritis or severe respiratory tract infection?

    <p>Seek medical advice on whether they should handle clean or sterile goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To minimize the risk of infection by preventing contamination of reusable medical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Safe systems for handling blood and body fluid contamination as part of Standard Precautions?

    <p>To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices with microorganisms from blood and body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor for preventing the spread of microbial infection within the healthcare environment?

    <p>Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the environment and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To minimize spread of infectious microbes in various ways within the healthcare environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we try to break the chain of infection from various sources or reservoirs in hospitals?

    <p>To prevent transmission of infectious agents from reservoirs to susceptible hosts through various means</p> Signup and view all the answers

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