Bacteria Identification and Resistance Quiz
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What is the rationale for following Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone of CSSD?

  • To protect the staff from potential infection risks
  • To ensure proper decontamination of reusable medical devices
  • To minimize the risk of infection from environmental contaminants
  • To prevent transmission of infectious agents to the susceptible hosts (correct)

    • Why is it important to seek medical advice if a person is ill with enteritis or a severe respiratory tract infection?

  • To ensure proper decontamination of reusable medical devices
  • To prevent contamination of clean or sterile goods (correct)
  • To minimize the risk of infection from environmental contaminants
  • To protect the staff from potential infection risks

    • What is the primary reason for using Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?

  • To protect the staff from potential infection risks
  • To minimize the risk of infection from environmental contaminants
  • To prevent transmission of infectious agents to the susceptible hosts (correct)
  • To ensure proper decontamination of reusable medical devices

    • What is the role of handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?

    <p>To prevent contamination of clean or sterile goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent transmission of infectious agents to the susceptible hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the chain of infection in healthcare settings?

    <p>To prevent transmission of infectious agents to the susceptible hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to recognize high-risk patients in hospital settings?

    <p>To prevent transmission of infectious agents to the susceptible hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using PPE in healthcare settings?

    <p>To protect the staff from potential infection risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for staff to follow a correct sequence and method for putting on and removing PPE?

    <p>To protect the staff from potential infection risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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