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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
- To prevent the spread of infection from patients to healthcare staff
- To control the spread of infections within the community
- To treat patients with antimicrobial drugs
- To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk (correct)
Why is it important to adhere to the guidelines about wearing make-up and jewelry in the CSSD?
Why is it important to adhere to the guidelines about wearing make-up and jewelry in the CSSD?
- To maintain a sterile environment for surgical instruments
- To reduce the risk of contaminating reusable medical devices with microorganisms (correct)
- To ensure that all staff members look professional and presentable
- To avoid allergic reactions to cosmetics and jewelry
What are the three factors required for the spread of microbial infection?
What are the three factors required for the spread of microbial infection?
- Reservoir, portal of exit, and mode of transmission
- Means of transmission, portal of entry, and proper attire
- Source of infecting microorganisms, susceptible host, and means for transmitting the infectious agent (correct)
- Reservoir, susceptible host, and environmental sanitation
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 rationale behind considering all surgical instruments potentially contaminated with microorganisms?
What is the rationale behind considering all surgical instruments potentially contaminated with microorganisms?
What is the main purpose of decontaminating potentially infected reusable medical devices in the CSSD?
What is the main purpose of decontaminating potentially infected reusable medical devices in the CSSD?
Why should staff seek medical advice if they are ill with enteritis or a severe respiratory tract infection?
Why should staff seek medical advice if they are ill with enteritis or a severe respiratory tract infection?
Why do healthcare facilities implement aseptic technique?
Why do healthcare facilities implement aseptic technique?
Why is it crucial for hospital staff to recognize high-risk patients?
Why is it crucial for hospital staff to recognize high-risk patients?
What is the primary purpose of handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
What is the primary purpose of handwashing and hand care in the IAP and sterile zones?
