What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection? - correct answer ✔✔Hand
washing
What are the six elements in the chain of infection? - correct answer ✔✔1) An infectious agent or
pathogen; 2) a reservoir or source for pathogen growth; 3) a port of exit from the reservoir; 4) a mode of
transmission; 5) a port of entry to a host; 6) a susceptible host.
Define "asepsis" - correct answer ✔✔absence of disease producing organisms
What is the purpose of "aseptic technique"? - correct answer ✔✔prevent transfer of organisms
List a process that nurses perform that requires "sterile asepsis" - correct answer ✔✔catheter insertion
List examples of "sterile asepsis" - correct answer ✔✔sterile gloves, instruments in an autoclave
Standard precautions are also known as: - correct answer ✔✔universal precautions
What is the purpose of "universal precautions?" - correct answer ✔✔protect personnel from potential
contact with blood and body fluids.
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