Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Encouraging visitors to wear masks only if they have symptoms does not account for asymptomatic individuals who may be carriers of respiratory infections.
Providing masks to patients who are coughing or sneezing helps contain respiratory droplets and reduce the risk of spreading infections within the healthcare setting.
Allowing healthcare personnel to cough or sneeze freely in patient care areas is unhygienic and can contribute to the spread of infections.
Reusing masks throughout the day to conserve supplies increases the risk of contamination and compromises respiratory hygiene practices.
Explanation: Providing masks to patients who are coughing or sneezing helps contain respiratory droplets and reduce the risk of spreading infections within the healthcare setting.
Incorrect choices:
a. Encouraging visitors to wear masks only if they have symptoms does not account for asymptomatic individuals who may be carriers of respiratory infections.
c. Allowing healthcare personnel to cough or sneeze freely in patient care areas is unhygienic and can contribute to the spread of infections.
d. Reusing masks throughout the day to conserve supplies increases the risk of contamination and compromises respiratory hygiene practices.