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What is the rationale for applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
What is the rationale for applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
- To protect patients from infectious agents present in the decontamination zone
- To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices during decontamination (correct)
- To minimize the risk of infection for staff working in the decontamination zone
- To ensure proper handling of waste disposal in the decontamination zone
What is the primary reason for emphasizing the correct sequence and method for putting on and removing PPE?
What is the primary reason for emphasizing the correct sequence and method for putting on and removing PPE?
- To ensure efficient use of PPE
- To protect staff from potential infection
- To minimize the risk of cross-contamination in the CSSD (correct)
- To comply with workplace regulations
Why is it important for staff to seek medical advice if they have a severe respiratory tract infection?
Why is it important for staff to seek medical advice if they have a severe respiratory tract infection?
- To receive guidance on the appropriate use of PPE
- To determine whether they should continue working in the CSSD (correct)
- To protect themselves and others from infection
- To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices
What is the purpose of applying Aseptic technique in the context of handling reusable medical devices?
What is the purpose of applying Aseptic technique in the context of handling reusable medical devices?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the environment and equipment?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the environment and equipment?
What is the main reason for recognizing high-risk patients in a hospital environment?
What is the main reason for recognizing high-risk patients in a hospital environment?
What is the significance of proper attire in preventing the transmission of microbial infection within a hospital?
What is the significance of proper attire in preventing the transmission of microbial infection within a hospital?
Why is it important to emphasize hand hygiene as part of Standard Precautions?
Why is it important to emphasize hand hygiene as part of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of using safe systems for handling blood and body fluid contamination as part of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of using safe systems for handling blood and body fluid contamination as part of Standard Precautions?
Why is it important for staff to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone they are working in?
Why is it important for staff to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone they are working in?
