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What is the most common source of infection for others and for themselves?
What is the most common source of infection for others and for themselves?
- People (correct)
- Medical equipment
- Food and water
- Plants and animals
What is the first step in the chain of infection?
What is the first step in the chain of infection?
- Reservoir (correct)
- Portal of entry
- Method of transmission
- Portal of exit
What is the maximum distance for droplet spread to occur?
What is the maximum distance for droplet spread to occur?
- 3 m (9 ft)
- 2 m (6 ft)
- 1 m (3 ft) (correct)
- 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
What is an example of a vector-borne transmission?
What is an example of a vector-borne transmission?
What remains in the air for long periods and can transmit infection?
What remains in the air for long periods and can transmit infection?
What type of transmission involves an intermediate means to transport and introduce an infectious agent?
What type of transmission involves an intermediate means to transport and introduce an infectious agent?
What is the primary function of the skin in preventing infection?
What is the primary function of the skin in preventing infection?
What type of host is an individual with impaired natural defenses?
What type of host is an individual with impaired natural defenses?
What is the function of the anatomic and physiologic barriers of the body?
What is the function of the anatomic and physiologic barriers of the body?
What is the role of the nasal passages in preventing infection?
What is the role of the nasal passages in preventing infection?
Why is the skin slightly acidic?
Why is the skin slightly acidic?
What is the function of resident bacteria on the skin?
What is the function of resident bacteria on the skin?
What is a common source of infection for compromised clients?
What is a common source of infection for compromised clients?
What is the primary purpose of wearing gloves in isolation practices?
What is the primary purpose of wearing gloves in isolation practices?
When is a sterile gown typically indicated in isolation practices?
When is a sterile gown typically indicated in isolation practices?
What is the purpose of wearing face masks in isolation practices?
What is the purpose of wearing face masks in isolation practices?
What is the single-use gown technique used for in isolation practices?
What is the single-use gown technique used for in isolation practices?
What type of gowns are worn during procedures when the nurse's uniform is likely to become soiled?
What type of gowns are worn during procedures when the nurse's uniform is likely to become soiled?
What is the key characteristic of an object that is considered sterile?
What is the key characteristic of an object that is considered sterile?
What is the purpose of establishing a sterile field?
What is the purpose of establishing a sterile field?
Which method of applying sterile gloves is typically used outside the operating room?
Which method of applying sterile gloves is typically used outside the operating room?
What is the primary advantage of using Nitrile Gloves?
What is the primary advantage of using Nitrile Gloves?
When should Vinyl Gloves be used?
When should Vinyl Gloves be used?
What is the primary reason for wearing sterile gloves during certain procedures?
What is the primary reason for wearing sterile gloves during certain procedures?
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
What is the purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
What is an occupational exposure, according to the text?
What is an occupational exposure, according to the text?
What is the role of the Infection Prevention Nurse?
What is the role of the Infection Prevention Nurse?
What ban did the FDA impose in January 2017?
What ban did the FDA impose in January 2017?
What is required to be made available to all employees by healthcare employers?
What is required to be made available to all employees by healthcare employers?
