Infection Prevention in Healthcare

What is the main goal of infection prevention in healthcare settings?

• To use less equipment

• To stop the spread of infections and keep patients and healthcare workers safe

• To have more people stay in the hospital

• To lower healthcare costs

What is one of the best ways to stop infections from spreading?

• Wearing lots of gloves

• Washing hands properly (hand hygiene)

• Using more cleaning sprays

• Wearing a mask all the time

Which of the following is NOT a standard safety step in infection control?

• Washing hands

• Safely throwing away used needles

• Wearing safety glasses or face shields

• Keeping protective equipment on after leaving a patient’s room

Why is wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) important in infection control?

• It makes healthcare workers look professional

• It keeps germs from spreading to the person wearing it

• It helps patients feel less nervous

• It makes healthcare more expensive

How can healthcare workers stop infections from spreading?

• By always giving patients antibiotics

• By washing their hands and using PPE correctly

• By not touching patients

• By not supporting vaccination programs