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Hospital Infection Control: Sterilization and Disinfection

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What organization has standardized the recommendations for minimum inhibitory concentration testing?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute

International Organization of Standardization (correct)

World Health Organization

When were the norms for sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning first established?

2008

2010

2006

2004 (correct)

Why should medical personnel and health care providers have better knowledge regarding sterilization and disinfection techniques?

To improve patient comfort

To reduce the cost of medical equipment

To prevent the spread of newly emerging and multidrug-resistant pathogens (correct)

To comply with government regulations

Why is there no uniform definition or standards for sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning?

To maintain flexibility in adapting to new guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sterilization and disinfection in hospital infection control activities?

To reduce the risk of introducing pathogens into the patient's body Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in the hospital setup?

Increased risk of infections and outbreaks Signup and view all the answers

Which type of procedures are associated with an increased risk of introducing pathogens into the patient's body through medical devices or surgical instruments?

Invasive procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reported consequences of using contaminated endoscopes in hospitals?

Many infections were reported throughout the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of health care providers in relation to infections caused by improperly sterilized devices?

Reduction and elimination of such infections Signup and view all the answers

Why are adequate decontamination techniques needed for medical and surgical devices in all health care facilities?

To prevent outbreaks and infections Signup and view all the answers