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What is a key measure to break the reservoir link and control or eliminate infectious agents?
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?
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?
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?
What is a key measure to break the Portal of Exit chain of infection according to the text?
What is recommended to prevent humans from accessing the contents of the reservoir as part of breaking the Portal of Exit link?
What is recommended to prevent humans from accessing the contents of the reservoir as part of breaking the Portal of Exit link?
How can healthcare workers help in eliminating egress of pathogens from the reservoir according to the text?
How can healthcare workers help in eliminating egress of pathogens from the reservoir according to the text?
How can droplet transmission of pathogens be prevented?
How can droplet transmission of pathogens be prevented?
What is a precaution advised to prevent waterborne diseases?
What is a precaution advised to prevent waterborne diseases?
Why is it important to disinfect non-disposable equipment when removed from a patient's room?
Why is it important to disinfect non-disposable equipment when removed from a patient's room?
What is a strategy to prevent droplet transmission according to the text?
What is a strategy to prevent droplet transmission according to the text?
