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WorksheetsHand Hygiene
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
_ refers to an organism that can only be seen through a microscope, such as bacteria or fungi.
_ are infections acquired in healthcare settings.
_ precautions apply when there is a possibility of encountering human blood or body fluids.
_ hygiene is the most basic form of medical asepsis.
The _ of infection begins with a pathogen called the infectious or causative agent.
What are standard precautions in healthcare settings?
Only used when dealing with known infections
Minimum infection prevention practices for all patient care
Optional guidelines for healthcare professionals
Used only in surgical settings
Which of the following is NOT a mode of disease transmission?
Direct contact
Airborne
Indirect contact
Exogenous entry
The Needle Safety and Prevention Act was signed into law in:
1995
2000
2010
2015
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene?
To clean visibly soiled hands
To prevent the spread of infection
To moisturize the skin
To avoid wearing gloves
Which is an example of a communicable disease?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Influenza
Arthritis
Describe the steps of the chain of infection and how breaking any step can prevent the spread of disease.
