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What are the basic components of hospital infection control activities?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important for health care providers to have better knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques?
Who should have better knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection techniques?
Who should have better knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection techniques?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization and disinfection in healthcare facilities?
What is the primary purpose of sterilization and disinfection in healthcare facilities?
Why is it important for medical personnel to have better knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques?
Why is it important for medical personnel to have better knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques?
What is the potential consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in healthcare facilities?
What is the potential consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in healthcare facilities?
Who is at risk of infection transmission due to improperly sterilized or disinfected devices?
Who is at risk of infection transmission due to improperly sterilized or disinfected devices?
What is the purpose of hospital infection control activities?
What is the purpose of hospital infection control activities?
