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What is the main purpose of isolation in infection control?
What is the main purpose of isolation in infection control?
When should healthcare workers wear a mask, eye protection, and gown according to the infection control guidelines?
When should healthcare workers wear a mask, eye protection, and gown according to the infection control guidelines?
What precaution is necessary for patients with acute infectious diarrhea such as Clostridium difficile?
What precaution is necessary for patients with acute infectious diarrhea such as Clostridium difficile?
Which infection control measure applies to all patients regardless of their diagnosis or suspected infection status?
Which infection control measure applies to all patients regardless of their diagnosis or suspected infection status?
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What is the purpose of wearing gloves according to the infection control guidelines?
What is the purpose of wearing gloves according to the infection control guidelines?
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What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?
What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?
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Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections that can be spread through tiny airborne particles?
Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections that can be spread through tiny airborne particles?
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What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?
What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?
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Which infections require droplet precautions?
Which infections require droplet precautions?
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What should healthcare workers wear when entering the room of a patient under airborne isolation?
What should healthcare workers wear when entering the room of a patient under airborne isolation?
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Why is it important to have negative pressure ventilation in a room under airborne isolation?
Why is it important to have negative pressure ventilation in a room under airborne isolation?
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Under which isolation type would a patient with Whooping cough be placed?
Under which isolation type would a patient with Whooping cough be placed?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for infections requiring droplet precautions?
What is the primary mode of transmission for infections requiring droplet precautions?
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