20 Questions
What is the main aim of infection prevention?
To prevent and control infections
What is the role of central sterile supply officers in preventing infection?
Ensuring proper sterilization of medical equipment
What does CDC stand for in the context of infection prevention?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
What is the focus of the basic principles of asepsis?
Preventing contamination and infection
What does the term HAI stand for in the context of infection prevention?
Healthcare-associated infection
What is the primary role of central sterile supply officers in infection prevention?
Preventing contamination of dirty items
What is the main concern addressed by the CDC regarding hospital-acquired infections?
High patient mortality rates
What is the purpose of keeping detailed records of sterilized items in the central sterile supply department?
Tracking sterilized items for future use
What is the primary goal of the Central Sterile Supply Department's environment management?
Maintaining asepsis and preventing contamination
'Nosocomial infection' refers to infections that occur:
During a patient's hospital stay
What is the second element in the chain of infection?
Reservoir
Which is an example of a reservoir in the context of infection?
A person with an active infection
What is defined as the 'pathway that the pathogen takes to spread'?
Mode of transmission
Which is an example of direct transmission of disease?
Person-to-person contact
What does the term 'portal of exit' refer to in the context of infection?
Path that the agent uses to leave the reservoir
Which of the following is the first link in the chain of infection?
Portal of entry
What are the six elements included in the chain of infection?
Infectious agent (pathogen), reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host
What term is used to describe disease-causing organisms?
Pathogens
What is the mode of transmission known as 'droplet infection'?
Airborne transmission
What does 'parenteral transmission' refer to?
'Through the skin' transmission
Learn about the history and advancement of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), the role of central sterile supply officers in preventing infection, the concerns related to infection in CSSD, CDC's top HAI causing pathogens, the chain of infection, basic principles of asepsis, personal hygiene and attire, and managing the CSSD environment.
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