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What is the primary method of infection transmission?
What is the primary method of infection transmission?
- Contact with infected surfaces
- Inhalation of airborne pathogens
- Direct contact with contaminated hands (correct)
- Ingestion of contaminated food or water
How should sharp objects like needles be disposed of?
How should sharp objects like needles be disposed of?
- In puncture-resistant containers (correct)
- Flushed down the toilet
- In regular waste bins
- Buried in the ground
What should be used to dry hands after washing?
What should be used to dry hands after washing?
- Hot air dryer
- Shaking hands to air dry
- A cloth towel
- A paper towel (correct)
What should be worn for every patient to prevent infection?
What should be worn for every patient to prevent infection?
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What should be used to turn off faucets after handwashing?
What should be used to turn off faucets after handwashing?
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Study Notes
Safety in the Clinical Laboratory
- Biological hazards in the laboratory include potentially harmful organisms that can cause infection.
Chain of Infection
- The chain of infection is the process of how microorganisms are transmitted from one person to another.
- Preventing the spread of infection requires a continuous link between: • Source • Mode of transmission • Susceptible host
- Routes of infection include: • Inhalation • Ingestion • Direct inoculation or skin contact
Components of the Chain of Infection
- Infectious agent
- Reservoir
- Exit (Portal of Exit)
- Mode of transmission
- Entry (Portal of Entry)
- Susceptible host
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