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What is the primary function of unbroken skin in relation to infection prevention?
What is the primary function of unbroken skin in relation to infection prevention?
- To enhance the effectiveness of standard precautions
- To provide a barrier against bloodborne pathogens (correct)
- To aid in the transmission of infection within the general practice setting
- To facilitate the entry of bloodborne pathogens
What is included in the management of needle stick injuries/contamination incident?
What is included in the management of needle stick injuries/contamination incident?
- Decontamination of reusable medical equipment
- Management of sharps
- Implementation of transmission-based precautions
- Standard precautions (correct)
What is one of the resources necessary to implement standard precautions?
What is one of the resources necessary to implement standard precautions?
- Adequate supplies of unnecessary consumables
- A sufficient number of hand sanitizers
- Implementation of transmission-based precautions
- Training in infection prevention and control for staff (correct)
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in infection prevention?
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in infection prevention?
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection prevention?
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection prevention?
What type of fluid is blood plasma?
What type of fluid is blood plasma?
What is a key component of airborne isolation?
What is a key component of airborne isolation?
What is recommended for patients who require transmission-based precautions in a waiting area?
What is recommended for patients who require transmission-based precautions in a waiting area?
What is an essential practice for infection prevention in a healthcare setting?
What is an essential practice for infection prevention in a healthcare setting?
What should be readily available for practice staff who require it?
What should be readily available for practice staff who require it?
What should be done after a patient who requires transmission-based precautions leaves the practice?
What should be done after a patient who requires transmission-based precautions leaves the practice?
What is an example of a disease that requires airborne precautions?
What is an example of a disease that requires airborne precautions?
What is the primary purpose of droplet isolation?
What is the primary purpose of droplet isolation?
What should be worn when interacting with a patient who requires airborne precautions?
What should be worn when interacting with a patient who requires airborne precautions?
What is an important step in cough etiquette to prevent the spread of respiratory illness?
What is an important step in cough etiquette to prevent the spread of respiratory illness?
What is the purpose of hand hygiene after using tissues or coughing/sneezing?
What is the purpose of hand hygiene after using tissues or coughing/sneezing?
What type of mask is recommended for aerosol generating procedures during specific suspected or confirmed infections?
What type of mask is recommended for aerosol generating procedures during specific suspected or confirmed infections?
What is the purpose of airborne precautions?
What is the purpose of airborne precautions?
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