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Controlling Infectious Agents and Breaking the Reservoir Link

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Controlling Infectious Agents and Breaking the Reservoir Link

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What is a key measure to break the reservoir link and control or eliminate infectious agents?

Skipping regular checkups for health personnel

Isolating the reservoir from the at-risk population (correct)

Shaking blankets and linen vigorously

Increasing contact between patients and health personnel

What is a recommended practice in handling linen to prevent infection spread?

Shake blankets and linen to remove dirt easily

Keep bed sheets dry and clean (correct)

Throw soiled linen on the floor

Do not change sheets frequently

Which action is part of environmental disease control in breaking the second chain of infection?

Using separate mops for cleaning units (correct)

Throwing soiled linen on the floor

Neglecting to clean bed and bedside equipments

Keeping bed sheets wet and dirty

What is a key measure to break the Portal of Exit chain of infection according to the text?

Wearing a mask for infected nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to prevent humans from accessing the contents of the reservoir as part of breaking the Portal of Exit link?

Encouraging direct contact with infected materials Signup and view all the answers

How can healthcare workers help in eliminating egress of pathogens from the reservoir according to the text?

Practicing aseptic precautions Signup and view all the answers

How can droplet transmission of pathogens be prevented?

Wearing masks, using tissues, and maintaining distance from coughing individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a precaution advised to prevent waterborne diseases?

Instructing patients on respiratory hygiene Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to disinfect non-disposable equipment when removed from a patient's room?

To eliminate reservoirs of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy to prevent droplet transmission according to the text?

Using masks, tissues, and cough etiquette techniques Signup and view all the answers