12 Questions
What type of disinfectant is capable of killing bacterial spores after prolonged exposure?
Chemical Sterilants
Which category of disinfectant might kill mycobacteria, vegetative bacteria, most viruses, but not bacterial spores?
Intermediate Level Disinfectant
What type of items have a high risk of infection if contaminated with any microbes according to the Spaulding System?
Critical items
Which type of precautions involve using an antimicrobial soap for hand hygiene in case of C. Difficile or Norovirus infections?
Contact Enteric Precautions
What is included in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to the text?
Gloves, gowns, eye protection, respiratory protection
What are fomites as described in the text?
Non-living objects that harbor and transmit microbes
What is the primary purpose of Healthcare Epidemiology?
Studying the occurrence of health conditions in healthcare settings
What is the most prevalent cause of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) mentioned in the text?
C.Difficile
Which of the following is NOT considered a major factor contributing to Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
Decreasing number of immunosuppressed patients
Who is referred to as 'the father of antiseptic surgery'?
Joseph Lister
What is the primary goal of Medical Asepsis mentioned in the text?
Reduce the number and transmission of pathogens
Which mode of transmission is associated with coughing and sneezing?
Droplet transmission
Explore the study of healthcare epidemiology, focusing on the occurrence, determinants, and distribution of health and disease within healthcare settings. Learn about different categories of infections, including Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) like Iatrogenic Infections, and modes of transmission such as contact transmission.
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