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What is the rationale for following Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone of CSSD?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
What is the significance of understanding the chain of infection in healthcare settings?
What is the significance of understanding the chain of infection in healthcare settings?
Why is it essential to recognize high-risk patients in hospital settings?
Why is it essential to recognize high-risk patients in hospital settings?
What is the purpose of using PPE in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of using PPE in healthcare settings?
Why is it essential for staff to follow a correct sequence and method for putting on and removing PPE?
Why is it essential for staff to follow a correct sequence and method for putting on and removing PPE?
