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?

    <p>To maintain flexibility in adapting to new guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Increased risk of infections and outbreaks</p> 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?

    <p>Invasive procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Many infections were reported throughout the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduction and elimination of such infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent outbreaks and infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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