The primary goal of environmental control in infection prevention is to minimize the risk of infection transmission by implementing strategies to eliminate or reduce the presence of infectious agents in the healthcare environment.

Incorrect choices:

a. Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the healthcare facility is not the primary goal of environmental control in infection prevention, although it may be considered as part of overall facility management.

b. While environmental control measures can help reduce healthcare costs indirectly by preventing healthcare-associated infections, cost reduction is not the primary goal.

d. Increasing patient satisfaction scores is important but not the primary goal of environmental control in infection prevention.

Isolation gowns are an example of a physical barrier used for environmental control in infection prevention. They create a barrier between healthcare workers and patients, preventing the transfer of microorganisms.

Incorrect choices:

a. Hand hygiene stations are not physical barriers but rather a measure to promote hand hygiene.

b. Antimicrobial cleaners are chemical agents used for cleaning and disinfection, not physical barriers.

d. Air filtration systems are designed to control airborne contaminants but do not act as physical barriers themselves.

Proper ventilation is important in environmental control to minimize the concentration of airborne pathogens and maintain air quality within healthcare facilities.

Incorrect choices:

a. Maintaining a pleasant odor is a secondary consideration compared to infection prevention.

b. While energy conservation is important, it is not the primary purpose of proper ventilation in infection prevention.

c. Controlling temperature and humidity levels contribute to comfort but are not directly related to infection prevention through ventilation.

Disinfection of high-touch surfaces is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control. It involves regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched by healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.

Incorrect choices:

a. Terminal disinfection after patient discharge is not considered routine cleaning but rather a more thorough cleaning process.

c. Sterilization of surgical instruments is a specialized process for eliminating all microorganisms, not routine cleaning.

d. Fumigation of patient rooms is a more extreme measure typically used for specific situations, such as outbreaks, and is not part of routine cleaning.

Aseptic techniques are used in environmental control to prevent the spread of infections in sterile areas, such as operating rooms or invasive procedure areas.

Incorrect choices:

a. Reducing energy consumption is not the primary purpose of implementing aseptic techniques.

b. While patient comfort is important, it is not the primary goal of aseptic techniques.

d. Maintaining a pleasant scent is not the primary purpose of aseptic techniques but can be achieved through other means unrelated to infection prevention.