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What is the single most important intervention to prevent an infection?
What is the single most important intervention to prevent an infection?
- Wearing a mask
- Wearing gloves
- Using hand sanitizer
- Handwashing (correct)
Which type of infection is originally confined to one area then becomes a source for further spread of microorganisms?
Which type of infection is originally confined to one area then becomes a source for further spread of microorganisms?
- Local infection
- Focal infection (correct)
- Systemic infection
- Opportunistic infection
What is the term for the process of ensuring patient safety in the clinical setting?
What is the term for the process of ensuring patient safety in the clinical setting?
- Sterilizing medical equipment
- Administering prophylaxis
- Applying infection control measures (correct)
- Conducting regular patient check-ups
What is the invasion of body tissue by microorganisms and their subsequent proliferation there, with damage to host tissue?
What is the invasion of body tissue by microorganisms and their subsequent proliferation there, with damage to host tissue?
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What is the term for the control of the vectors of infection?
What is the term for the control of the vectors of infection?
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