infection control

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What is a microbe that is harmful and can cause infection?

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Pathogen

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What type of isolation is required for patients infected with a pathogen transmitted by large particle droplets?

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Droplet Isolation

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What type of precaution involves choosing PPE based on a procedure?

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Standard/Universal Precaution

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What type of isolation requires gloves to be worn when coming into contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces?

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Contact Isolation

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What is the term for an organism that does not cause disease?

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Non-pathogen

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What is the primary purpose of infection control?

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To prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

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What is the role of a reservoir in the infection cycle?

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A reservoir is a place where pathogens live and multiply.

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What is the difference between airborne and droplet transmission?

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Airborne transmission involves smaller particles that can remain suspended in the air, while droplet transmission involves larger particles that fall to the ground quickly.

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What is PPE and why is it important in infection control?

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents.

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What are standard precautions?

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Standard precautions are infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin.