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Which of the following is NOT included in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers?
Which of the following is NOT included in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers?
- Gloves
- Gowns
- Shoe covers (correct)
- Face masks
What is the recommended hand hygiene method for a patient with Contact Enteric Precautions due to C. Difficile or Norovirus Infection?
What is the recommended hand hygiene method for a patient with Contact Enteric Precautions due to C. Difficile or Norovirus Infection?
- Using an anti microbial soap (correct)
- Washing hands with water only
- Using hand wipes
- Using an alcohol-based hand rub
What is the protocol for hand hygiene when exiting the room of a patient under Droplet Precautions?
What is the protocol for hand hygiene when exiting the room of a patient under Droplet Precautions?
- Washing hands with water only
- Not performing hand hygiene
- Using an alcohol-based hand rub
- Using a mask with eye shield or a regular mask (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a fomite as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a fomite as mentioned in the text?
Who is referred to as the 'Father of Hospital Epidemiology' in the provided text?
Who is referred to as the 'Father of Hospital Epidemiology' in the provided text?
What is the primary way to reduce the number of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
What is the primary way to reduce the number of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
Which system of classification categorizes items that have a high risk of infection if contaminated with any microbes?
Which system of classification categorizes items that have a high risk of infection if contaminated with any microbes?
Which type of disinfectant kills bacterial spores with prolonged exposure in about 3-12 hours?
Which type of disinfectant kills bacterial spores with prolonged exposure in about 3-12 hours?
What is the term for the technique that excludes all microbes and is also known as 'sterile technique'?
What is the term for the technique that excludes all microbes and is also known as 'sterile technique'?
Which category of disinfectants might kill mycobacteria, vegetative bacteria, most viruses, and most fungi, but does not kill bacterial spores?
Which category of disinfectants might kill mycobacteria, vegetative bacteria, most viruses, and most fungi, but does not kill bacterial spores?
Which type of items have contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin and are typically disinfected using minimal high level disinfectants?
Which type of items have contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin and are typically disinfected using minimal high level disinfectants?
