12 Questions
What type of hand hygiene is recommended when hands are visibly dirty due to contact with spores such as C.diff?
Wash with soap and water
What is the most common adverse event in the delivery of healthcare?
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub?
Before contacting patients
Which type of infection leads to outbreaks of illnesses like zika, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, ebola, and COVID-19?
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
What is a common problem associated with healthcare workers' adherence to universal precautions?
Culture and practice
What does the CDC recommend as part of standard precautions for the care of all patients?
Appropriate and consistent hand hygiene
Which body fluids are included in the application of universal precautions according to CDC guidelines?
Semen and vaginal secretions
Which type of isolation precautions involve using gloves, gowns, and disposable equipment when caring for patients with MRSA?
Contact enteric precautions
In which situations should healthcare workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to the text?
When anticipating splashes or sprays
What is the main element of preventing transmission of diseases through standard precautions?
Assuming every person is potentially infected
Why is it important to change gloves during patient care if they become dirty?
To minimize the risk of contamination
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?
Practicing good hand hygiene
Explore indications, control measures, and rationale for preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) which are the most common adverse events in healthcare. Learn about different types of HCAI and the importance of strict adherence to infection prevention practices for outbreaks like zika, TB, HIV/AIDS, ebola, and COVID.
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