Infection Prevention and Control – Objectives Questions and answers
Infection Prevention and Control – Objectives Questions and answers Explain the relationships between the chain and transmission of infection - In order for infection to occur all elements of the chain must be present. Transmission is part of this chain and can be direct, indirect, via droplet, airborne, via vehicles and via a vector Give an example of preventing infection for each element of the infection chain - Infectious agent: Clean contaminated objects clean, disinfect, sterilize Reservoir: Keep table surfaces clean and dry, change soiled dressings Portal of exit: wear clean gloves when handling body fluids, avoid talking, sneezing coughing over patients
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