Hospital Infection Control Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are the basic components of hospital infection control activities?

  • Antibiotic treatment
  • Vaccination and isolation
  • Physical therapy and counseling
  • Sterilization and disinfection (correct)
  • Why is there an increased risk of introducing pathogens into the patient's body during surgical procedures?

  • Presence of medical personnel
  • Use of advanced technology
  • Exposure to air and light
  • Contact with sterile tissue or mucus membrane (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of sterilization and disinfection in healthcare facilities?

  • Reducing administrative workload
  • Improving hospital infrastructure
  • Preventing transmission of infection (correct)
  • Enhancing patient comfort
  • Why is it important for health care providers to have better knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques?

    <p>To prevent the spread of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should have better knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection techniques?

    <p>Medical personnel, laboratory people, and health care providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of sterilization and disinfection in healthcare facilities?

    <p>To prevent the introduction of pathogens into the patient's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for medical personnel to have better knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques?

    <p>To minimize the risk of infection transmission from improperly sterilized devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in healthcare facilities?

    <p>Introduction of pathogens into the patient's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at risk of infection transmission due to improperly sterilized or disinfected devices?

    <p>Patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hospital infection control activities?

    <p>To control and reduce the spread of infections in healthcare settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Nosocomial Infections Quiz
    15 questions
    Hospital Infection Control
    10 questions

    Hospital Infection Control

    EnergySavingPointillism avatar
    EnergySavingPointillism
    Mod3 Hospital Infection Prevention Quiz
    28 questions
    Hospital Hygiene Quiz
    29 questions

    Hospital Hygiene Quiz

    PamperedConnemara101 avatar
    PamperedConnemara101
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser