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What type of room is recommended for patients with VZV (varicella-zoster virus)?
What type of room is recommended for patients with VZV (varicella-zoster virus)?
- Cohort patients in an AIIR (Airborne Infection Isolation Room) with negative pressure ventilation (correct)
- Cohort patients in a room with positive pressure ventilation
- Cohort patients in a private room
- Private room with door closed
Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for contact with blood or body fluids?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for contact with blood or body fluids?
- Eye protection
- Gown
- Surgical mask (correct)
- Gloves
According to the Spaulding classification, which type of item requires sterilization?
According to the Spaulding classification, which type of item requires sterilization?
- Critical items (correct)
- Semicritical items
- Noncritical items
- All of the above
What is the primary purpose of cleaning in the sterilization and disinfection process?
What is the primary purpose of cleaning in the sterilization and disinfection process?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended element of the personnel health program?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended element of the personnel health program?
What is the recommended hand hygiene practice for contact with blood or body fluids?
What is the recommended hand hygiene practice for contact with blood or body fluids?
What is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
What is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions?
When should Standard Precautions be used?
When should Standard Precautions be used?
Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Five Pillars of Infection Control' mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT included in the 'Five Pillars of Infection Control' mentioned in the text?
What does the term 'Transmission Based Precautions' refer to?
What does the term 'Transmission Based Precautions' refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which transmission of infection can occur during healthcare delivery?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which transmission of infection can occur during healthcare delivery?
Which of the following infectious body fluids is NOT mentioned as a risk for infection transmission during healthcare delivery?
Which of the following infectious body fluids is NOT mentioned as a risk for infection transmission during healthcare delivery?
Which of the following statements about transient flora is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about transient flora is INCORRECT?
What is the primary way to break the chain of infection?
What is the primary way to break the chain of infection?
Which of the following is NOT a source of healthcare-associated infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a source of healthcare-associated infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements about endogenous sources of healthcare-associated infection is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about endogenous sources of healthcare-associated infection is CORRECT?
What should be the first step in terminal cleaning?
What should be the first step in terminal cleaning?
How should reusable medical supplies be handled during terminal cleaning?
How should reusable medical supplies be handled during terminal cleaning?
What is the correct order for cleaning during terminal cleaning?
What is the correct order for cleaning during terminal cleaning?
What should be done with bed sheets during terminal cleaning?
What should be done with bed sheets during terminal cleaning?
What is the difference between terminal cleaning and cleaning after an infectious case?
What is the difference between terminal cleaning and cleaning after an infectious case?
What should be done with reusable items that can be cleaned during terminal cleaning?
What should be done with reusable items that can be cleaned during terminal cleaning?
What is the main purpose of alcohol-based handrub?
What is the main purpose of alcohol-based handrub?
Which precaution cannot be used if hands are visibly soiled?
Which precaution cannot be used if hands are visibly soiled?
What is a limitation of alcohol-based handrub?
What is a limitation of alcohol-based handrub?
Which type of infections are Alcohol-Based Preparations used for?
Which type of infections are Alcohol-Based Preparations used for?
What is an associated risk with some alcohol-based hand hygiene preparations?
What is an associated risk with some alcohol-based hand hygiene preparations?
Which type of precaution is implemented for Tuberculosis?
Which type of precaution is implemented for Tuberculosis?
