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What type of hand hygiene is recommended when hands are visibly dirty due to contact with spores such as C.diff?
What type of hand hygiene is recommended when hands are visibly dirty due to contact with spores such as C.diff?
What is the most common adverse event in the delivery of healthcare?
What is the most common adverse event in the delivery of healthcare?
When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub?
When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub?
Which type of infection leads to outbreaks of illnesses like zika, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, ebola, and COVID-19?
Which type of infection leads to outbreaks of illnesses like zika, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, ebola, and COVID-19?
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What is a common problem associated with healthcare workers' adherence to universal precautions?
What is a common problem associated with healthcare workers' adherence to universal precautions?
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What does the CDC recommend as part of standard precautions for the care of all patients?
What does the CDC recommend as part of standard precautions for the care of all patients?
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Which body fluids are included in the application of universal precautions according to CDC guidelines?
Which body fluids are included in the application of universal precautions according to CDC guidelines?
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Which type of isolation precautions involve using gloves, gowns, and disposable equipment when caring for patients with MRSA?
Which type of isolation precautions involve using gloves, gowns, and disposable equipment when caring for patients with MRSA?
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In which situations should healthcare workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to the text?
In which situations should healthcare workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to the text?
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What is the main element of preventing transmission of diseases through standard precautions?
What is the main element of preventing transmission of diseases through standard precautions?
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Why is it important to change gloves during patient care if they become dirty?
Why is it important to change gloves during patient care if they become dirty?
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Which infection control practice should be used to reduce the risk of transmission of diseases spreading by blood, body fluids, secretions, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin?
Which infection control practice should be used to reduce the risk of transmission of diseases spreading by blood, body fluids, secretions, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin?
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