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What should be worn during procedures or examinations where there is a risk of splashing or fluid exposure?
What should be worn during procedures or examinations where there is a risk of splashing or fluid exposure?
- Eye protection
- Gloves
- Gowns (correct)
- Mask
What should be used for all used needles, syringes, and other sharp objects?
What should be used for all used needles, syringes, and other sharp objects?
- Sharps containers (correct)
- Biohazard waste containers
- Regular trash cans
- Recycling bins
How often should high-touch surfaces be cleaned and disinfected?
How often should high-touch surfaces be cleaned and disinfected?
- Daily
- Between patients (correct)
- Weekly
- Monthly
What should be done with soiled linens after each patient?
What should be done with soiled linens after each patient?
Why should needles not be recapped?
Why should needles not be recapped?
What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting?
What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting?
What should be worn when performing procedures or examinations where there is a risk of splashes or spraying of bodily fluids?
What should be worn when performing procedures or examinations where there is a risk of splashes or spraying of bodily fluids?
What is the most effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets carrying pathogens?
What is the most effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets carrying pathogens?
Why is it essential to adhere to safe injection practices?
Why is it essential to adhere to safe injection practices?
What is the main reason for environmental cleaning in a clinic?
What is the main reason for environmental cleaning in a clinic?
Why are sterilization and disinfection important in a gynecology clinic?
Why are sterilization and disinfection important in a gynecology clinic?
What is the main benefit of using sterilization and disinfection in a healthcare setting?
What is the main benefit of using sterilization and disinfection in a healthcare setting?
What is the main focus of protecting healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents?
What is the main focus of protecting healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents?
What is the purpose of standard precautions in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of standard precautions in healthcare settings?
In standard precautions, what assumption is made about all patients visiting healthcare settings?
In standard precautions, what assumption is made about all patients visiting healthcare settings?
Why is regular and thorough handwashing important in infection control?
Why is regular and thorough handwashing important in infection control?
What role does infection control play in minimizing complications after medical procedures?
What role does infection control play in minimizing complications after medical procedures?
What type of infections do standard precautions aim to prevent in healthcare settings?
What type of infections do standard precautions aim to prevent in healthcare settings?
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