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What organization has standardized the recommendations for minimum inhibitory concentration testing?
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?
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?
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?
Why is there no uniform definition or standards for sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning?
What is the purpose of sterilization and disinfection in hospital infection control activities?
What is the purpose of sterilization and disinfection in hospital infection control activities?
What is the consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in the hospital setup?
What is the consequence of using improperly sterilized or disinfected devices in the hospital setup?
Which type of procedures are associated with an increased risk of introducing pathogens into the patient's body through medical devices or surgical instruments?
Which type of procedures are associated with an increased risk of introducing pathogens into the patient's body through medical devices or surgical instruments?
What is one of the reported consequences of using contaminated endoscopes in hospitals?
What is one of the reported consequences of using contaminated endoscopes in hospitals?
What is the responsibility of health care providers in relation to infections caused by improperly sterilized devices?
What is the responsibility of health care providers in relation to infections caused by improperly sterilized devices?
Why are adequate decontamination techniques needed for medical and surgical devices in all health care facilities?
Why are adequate decontamination techniques needed for medical and surgical devices in all health care facilities?
