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What is usually done to contaminated articles according to agency policy?
What is usually done to contaminated articles according to agency policy?
- They are left unwrapped
- They are thrown away immediately
- They are double bagged or color-coded waste bags (correct)
- They are placed in a separate room
What precaution should patients on airborne precautions take when leaving their room?
What precaution should patients on airborne precautions take when leaving their room?
- Wear a surgical mask (correct)
- Wear gloves
- Use a wheelchair
- Bring a friend
What type of isolation is used with patients who are immune compromised?
What type of isolation is used with patients who are immune compromised?
- Contact isolation
- Droplet isolation
- Protective / Strict isolation (correct)
- Airborne isolation
What is a characteristic of a room used in airborne isolation that is not used in other types of isolation?
What is a characteristic of a room used in airborne isolation that is not used in other types of isolation?
What is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface?
What is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface?
What method of sterilization uses high-pressure steam?
What method of sterilization uses high-pressure steam?
What is the primary function of the inflammatory response?
What is the primary function of the inflammatory response?
What is measured by the immune system's ability to form?
What is measured by the immune system's ability to form?
What is the primary categorization of bacteria?
What is the primary categorization of bacteria?
What is the point of escape for an infectious agent from its natural habitat?
What is the point of escape for an infectious agent from its natural habitat?
What is necessary for an infection to occur?
What is necessary for an infection to occur?
What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
During which stage is a patient most infectious?
During which stage is a patient most infectious?
What can act as a reservoir for microorganisms?
What can act as a reservoir for microorganisms?
What is the reservoir for rabies?
What is the reservoir for rabies?
What is the term for the ability of an organism to produce disease?
What is the term for the ability of an organism to produce disease?
What type of infection does E. coli cause?
What type of infection does E. coli cause?
What is the primary characteristic of viruses?
What is the primary characteristic of viruses?
