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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?

Standard precaution Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What additional measure is required for patients under contact precautions?

Limiting transport and movement of patients Signup and view all the answers

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

Airborne isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of droplet precautions?

To control the source by placing a mask on the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which infections require droplet precautions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Special respirator Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent airborne particles from escaping the room Signup and view all the answers

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

Droplet isolation Signup and view all the answers

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

Respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers