Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Performing hand hygiene only if visible soiling is present is insufficient, as pathogens may be present even when hands appear clean.
Performing hand hygiene every hour may not be frequent enough to maintain proper infection prevention and control.
Healthcare providers should perform hand hygiene before and after each patient contact, including after assisting with respiratory procedures. This helps prevent the spread of pathogens to other patients and healthcare personnel.
Performing hand hygiene only once at the end of the shift does not ensure continuous protection throughout patient care interactions.
Explanation: Healthcare providers should perform hand hygiene before and after each patient contact, including after assisting with respiratory procedures. This helps prevent the spread of pathogens to other patients and healthcare personnel.
Incorrect choices:
a. Performing hand hygiene only if visible soiling is present is insufficient, as pathogens may be present even when hands appear clean.
b. Performing hand hygiene every hour may not be frequent enough to maintain proper infection prevention and control.
d. Performing hand hygiene only once at the end of the shift does not ensure continuous protection throughout patient care interactions.