10 Questions
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk
What is the rationale for applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone of a healthcare facility?
To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices, transport trays, and boxes after decontamination has been completed
Why are patients in hospitals particularly susceptible to infection?
Because they may have wounds and are immunocompromised, making them more susceptible to infection
What is the primary purpose of wearing stud earrings in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)?
To avoid contaminating reusable medical devices with microorganisms
What is an important consideration for CSSD staff who are ill with enteritis or severe respiratory tract infection?
Seek medical advice on whether they should handle clean or sterile goods
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?
To minimize the risk of infection by preventing contamination of reusable medical devices
What is the purpose of Safe systems for handling blood and body fluid contamination as part of Standard Precautions?
To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices with microorganisms from blood and body fluids
What is a key factor for preventing the spread of microbial infection within the healthcare environment?
Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the environment and equipment
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
To minimize spread of infectious microbes in various ways within the healthcare environment
Why do we try to break the chain of infection from various sources or reservoirs in hospitals?
To prevent transmission of infectious agents from reservoirs to susceptible hosts through various means
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