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What does failure to comply with basic infection prevention procedures in healthcare settings primarily result in?
What does failure to comply with basic infection prevention procedures in healthcare settings primarily result in?
- Improved recovery outcomes for patients
- Decreased workload for healthcare providers
- Increased risk of infection for patients (correct)
- Enhanced job satisfaction for healthcare workers
Which department is typically responsible for the disinfection and sterilization of reusable supplies and equipment in healthcare facilities?
Which department is typically responsible for the disinfection and sterilization of reusable supplies and equipment in healthcare facilities?
- Patient Care Department
- Sterile Processing Department (correct)
- Patient Relations Department
- Administrative Services Department
What is the primary goal of cleaning in the context of infection prevention?
What is the primary goal of cleaning in the context of infection prevention?
- Encouraging shortcuts in aseptic procedures
- Removal of all soil from objects and surfaces (correct)
- Increasing the risk of infection transmission
- Maximizing the workload of healthcare providers
When should reusable objects be cleaned thoroughly according to the text?
When should reusable objects be cleaned thoroughly according to the text?
What is the recommended follow-up action after cleaning a reusable object?
What is the recommended follow-up action after cleaning a reusable object?
How can the risk of infection transmission from contaminated objects be significantly reduced?
How can the risk of infection transmission from contaminated objects be significantly reduced?
What factor influences the efficacy of disinfecting or sterilizing method based on the text?
What factor influences the efficacy of disinfecting or sterilizing method based on the text?
Why do disinfectants tend to work best at room temperature according to the text?
Why do disinfectants tend to work best at room temperature according to the text?
What needs to be done before disinfecting an object according to the text?
What needs to be done before disinfecting an object according to the text?
Why are electronic thermometers not recommended for rectal temperatures in facilities with health care-associated diarrhea?
Why are electronic thermometers not recommended for rectal temperatures in facilities with health care-associated diarrhea?
What can cause certain disinfectants to be ineffective, as mentioned in the text?
What can cause certain disinfectants to be ineffective, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to fully expose all dirty surfaces and areas to disinfecting and sterilizing agents according to the text?
Why is it important to fully expose all dirty surfaces and areas to disinfecting and sterilizing agents according to the text?
What is one of the elements of respiratory hygiene or cough etiquette mentioned in the text?
What is one of the elements of respiratory hygiene or cough etiquette mentioned in the text?
Why is cough etiquette important according to the text?
Why is cough etiquette important according to the text?
What action should be taken after contact with contaminated respiratory secretions as per the text?
What action should be taken after contact with contaminated respiratory secretions as per the text?
What do health care personnel with upper respiratory tract infections often face according to the text?
What do health care personnel with upper respiratory tract infections often face according to the text?
When are work restrictions typically placed on employees according to the text?
When are work restrictions typically placed on employees according to the text?
How can indirect contact transmission of microorganisms be prevented according to the text?
How can indirect contact transmission of microorganisms be prevented according to the text?
What is the correct order for removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What is the correct order for removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Why is it important to change a moist mask during a sterile procedure?
Why is it important to change a moist mask during a sterile procedure?
When should eyewear be worn as part of standard precautions in a healthcare setting?
When should eyewear be worn as part of standard precautions in a healthcare setting?
What should be done if an object becomes contaminated during a sterile procedure?
What should be done if an object becomes contaminated during a sterile procedure?
Why are sterile items packaged in containers that are impervious to microorganisms?
Why are sterile items packaged in containers that are impervious to microorganisms?
Why is it important to have extra supplies available in a sterile area?
Why is it important to have extra supplies available in a sterile area?
How can you create a sterile field for working with sterile items?
How can you create a sterile field for working with sterile items?
What is the purpose of using a sterile field when working with sterile items?
What is the purpose of using a sterile field when working with sterile items?
How should you open a small sterile item while holding it?
How should you open a small sterile item while holding it?
What should be done after creating a sterile field?
What should be done after creating a sterile field?
Why is it important to prepare a sterile work area when handling sterile items?
Why is it important to prepare a sterile work area when handling sterile items?
What should be used to add sterile items to a sterile field?
What should be used to add sterile items to a sterile field?
