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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
- To prioritize the treatment of primary diseases in patients
- To reduce the need for surgical instruments potentially contaminated with microorganisms
- To prevent the spread of MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant microbes
- To minimize the risk of infection, focusing on perceived infectious risk (correct)
Why is it important to adhere to the work practices of not wearing make-up or jewelry in CSSD?
Why is it important to adhere to the work practices of not wearing make-up or jewelry in CSSD?
- To minimize the spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- To comply with fashion standards in healthcare settings
- To avoid allergic reactions to cleaning chemicals
- To prevent contamination of reusable medical devices (correct)
What is the rationale behind the emphasis on handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
What is the rationale behind the emphasis on handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
- To protect reusable medical devices from contamination by healthcare staff (correct)
- To prevent skin conditions such as enteritis and respiratory tract infections
- To reduce the risk of allergic reactions to cleaning chemicals
- To ensure compliance with fashion standards in healthcare settings
What is the key factor required for the spread of microbial infection?
What is the key factor required for the spread of microbial infection?
What is the role of decontamination in preventing the transmission of microbial infection in the CSSD?
What is the role of decontamination in preventing the transmission of microbial infection in the CSSD?
What is the primary purpose of Aseptic technique in the decontamination zone?
What is the primary purpose of Aseptic technique in the decontamination zone?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection?
What is the primary reason for not wearing make-up or jewelry (except plain wedding band) in CSSD?
What is the primary reason for not wearing make-up or jewelry (except plain wedding band) in CSSD?
Why is it important to seek medical advice if ill with enteritis or a severe respiratory tract infection?
Why is it important to seek medical advice if ill with enteritis or a severe respiratory tract infection?
What do Standard Precautions in healthcare aim to minimize?
What do Standard Precautions in healthcare aim to minimize?
What is the primary rationale for the emphasis on handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
What is the primary rationale for the emphasis on handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
What is the purpose of Aseptic technique in the decontamination zone?
What is the purpose of Aseptic technique in the decontamination zone?
What is the key factor required for the spread of microbial infection?
What is the key factor required for the spread of microbial infection?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection?
Why do hospital staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infection?
What does the Chain of Infection involve?
What does the Chain of Infection involve?
What is the role of PPE in Standard Precautions?
What is the role of PPE in Standard Precautions?
Why is it important to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone you are working in?
Why is it important to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone you are working in?
What is the primary goal of minimizing the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
What is the primary goal of minimizing the reservoir of infection in the healthcare environment?
What do Standard Precautions in healthcare primarily aim to prevent?
What do Standard Precautions in healthcare primarily aim to prevent?
