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Which of the following is NOT permitted to be worn in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
Which of the following is NOT permitted to be worn in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
- Necklace
- Stud earrings confined within the head cover
- A plain wedding band
- Bracelet (correct)
What is the rationale behind seeking medical advice for handling clean or sterile goods when ill with enteritis or severe respiratory tract infection?
What is the rationale behind seeking medical advice for handling clean or sterile goods when ill with enteritis or severe respiratory tract infection?
- To adhere to the Standard Precautions and Infectious Agent Transmission Standard Precautions
- To ensure proper decontamination of reusable medical devices
- To minimize the risk of infecting other healthcare staff
- To protect the reusable medical devices from contamination by the individual (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the Standard Precautions for minimizing the risk of infection in healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the Standard Precautions for minimizing the risk of infection in healthcare?
- Proper handwashing
- Aseptic technique
- Use of PPE
- Disposal of single-use instruments after each use (correct)
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
What factor is essential for the spread of microbial infection according to the text?
What factor is essential for the spread of microbial infection according to the text?
What is the main reason why patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?
What is the main reason why patients in hospitals are particularly susceptible to infection?
What are some examples of microbes that have developed resistance and become more dangerous mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of microbes that have developed resistance and become more dangerous mentioned in the text?
What is emphasized as a measure to break the chain of infection in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
What is emphasized as a measure to break the chain of infection in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
True or False: A plain wedding band is not considered jewelry in CSSD.
True or False: A plain wedding band is not considered jewelry in CSSD.
