Infection Control Guidelines Quiz
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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 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Standard precaution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of wearing gloves according to the infection control guidelines?

    <p>To protect against contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?

    <p>Limiting transport and movement of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections that can be spread through tiny airborne particles?

    <p>Airborne isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?

    <p>To control the source by placing a mask on the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infections require droplet precautions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should healthcare workers wear when entering the room of a patient under airborne isolation?

    <p>Special respirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have negative pressure ventilation in a room under airborne isolation?

    <p>To prevent airborne particles from escaping the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which isolation type would a patient with Whooping cough be placed?

    <p>Droplet isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for infections requiring droplet precautions?

    <p>Respiratory droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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