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Preventing healthcare-associated infections involves
a Sterilizing all care items
b Over-prescribing antibiotics
c Hand hygiene before and after giving care
d Using Transmission-Based Precautions for all persons

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To control a portal of exit
a Cover the mouth and nose when coughing
b Position drainage containers above the drainage site
c Clean the genital area from the rectum to the urethra
d Leave an open wound uncovered

Describe Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions.

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You have blood on your hand. What should you do?
a Wash your hands with soap and water.
b Use an alcohol-based hand rub.
c Rinse your hands.
d Tell the nurse.

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Which is a sign of infection?
a A bruise
b Redness in a body part
c Warm, dry, and intact skin
d A bleeding wound

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Which area is best for a pathogen to live and grow?
a A cold and wet area
b A warm and dark area
c A hot and bright area
d A dry area without oxygen

Circle T if the statement is TRUE or F if it is FALSE.
T F The inside and cuffs of sterile gloves are considered contaminated.

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T F The 1-inch edge around a sterile field is considered contaminated.

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T F You can throw household sharps in the trash.

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T F You can flush household sharps down the toilet.

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T F A person received the hepatitis B vaccine. The person will develop the disease.

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T F A towel falls to the floor. The towel is contaminated.

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T F Un-used items in the person's room are used for another person.

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T F You hold your hands and forearms up during hand-washing.