Bacteria Identification and Killing Methods
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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?

  • To minimize the risk of infection only in high-risk situations
  • To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk (correct)
  • To minimize the risk of infection only for certain medical procedures
  • To minimize the risk of infection by focusing on environmental controls only
  • What is the rationale behind applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?

  • To minimize the risk of contamination from unknown patient carriers or infections (correct)
  • To prevent the transmission of infectious agents from staff to patients
  • To reduce the risk of environmental contamination by disinfecting the surroundings
  • To ensure that reusable medical devices are properly maintained
  • What is the main purpose of breaking the chain of infection in the CSSD?

  • To stop the transmission of microbial infection by decontaminating reusable medical devices (correct)
  • To ensure patients are properly treated with antimicrobial drugs
  • To minimize the risk of contamination during primary disease treatment
  • To prevent the spread of infectious agents from one hospital to another
  • What is a key factor contributing to the spread of microbial infection within a healthcare environment?

    <p>Presence of susceptible hosts with compromised immune systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which infectious microbes can be transmitted within a hospital environment?

    <p>Via contaminated cart wheels and shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for decontamination staff to be aware of the potential reservoir of infection from patients?

    <p>To avoid unknown infection risks while handling reusable medical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor makes patients in hospitals particularly susceptible to infection?

    <p>Having surgical or other wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To control the spread of infections from one patient to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection at various sources or reservoirs within the CSSD?

    <p>Proper attire and hand hygiene practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Standard Precautions' in healthcare?

    <p>Operating procedures to minimize infection risk regardless of perceived infectious risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for healthcare staff to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to their work zone?

    <p>To protect themselves from contracting infections while working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of Aseptic technique in preventing infection transmission in healthcare?

    <p>Preventing contamination by ensuring that only properly decontaminated reusable medical devices are used</p> Signup and view all the answers

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