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What is the main purpose of isolation in infection control?
What is the main purpose of isolation in infection control?
- To control outbreaks of multi-resistant organisms
- To limit transport and movement of patients
- To prevent the transmission of microorganisms from infected patients to others (correct)
- To reduce the rates of nosocomial infection
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?
- When performing procedures that generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items (correct)
- When handling blood and body fluids only
- When in close contact with a suspected infection case
- When dealing with patients under contact precautions
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?
- Isolation precaution
- Droplet precaution
- Contact precaution (correct)
- Standard precaution
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?
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?
What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?
What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?
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?
What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?
What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?
Which infections require droplet precautions?
Which infections require droplet precautions?
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?
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?
Under which isolation type would a patient with Whooping cough be placed?
Under which isolation type would a patient with Whooping cough be placed?
What is the primary mode of transmission for infections requiring droplet precautions?
What is the primary mode of transmission for infections requiring droplet precautions?
