9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be worn in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
Bracelet
What is the rationale behind seeking medical advice for handling clean or sterile goods when ill with enteritis or severe respiratory tract infection?
To protect the reusable medical devices from contamination by the individual
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the Standard Precautions for minimizing the risk of infection in healthcare?
Disposal of single-use instruments after each use
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
To prevent unknown infection risks to decontamination staff and environment
What factor is essential for the spread of microbial infection according to the text?
A susceptible host or hosts
What is the main reason why patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?
Immunocompromised state and poor health
What are some examples of microbes that have developed resistance and become more dangerous mentioned in the text?
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multi-drug resistant Tubercle bacillus (MDR TB)
What is emphasized as a measure to break the chain of infection in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
Strict adherence to hand hygiene practices
True or False: A plain wedding band is not considered jewelry in CSSD.
True
Test your knowledge on the methods for identifying bacteria and their resistance to disinfectants. Learn about culturing, microscopy, biochemical tests, and database comparisons for bacterial identification.
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