Hospital Infection Control Quiz

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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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Patients (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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