Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
1 foot (30 centimeters) may not provide sufficient distance to minimize the risk of inhaling respiratory droplets.
3 feet (1 meter) is closer than the recommended distance and may not effectively reduce exposure to respiratory droplets.
Maintaining a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) from someone who is coughing or sneezing helps reduce the risk of inhaling respiratory droplets and potential pathogen transmission.
10 feet (3 meters) is farther than necessary for routine respiratory etiquette and may not be practical in most healthcare settings.
Explanation: Maintaining a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) from someone who is coughing or sneezing helps reduce the risk of inhaling respiratory droplets and potential pathogen transmission.
Incorrect choices:
a. 1 foot (30 centimeters) may not provide sufficient distance to minimize the risk of inhaling respiratory droplets.
b. 3 feet (1 meter) is closer than the recommended distance and may not effectively reduce exposure to respiratory droplets.
d. 10 feet (3 meters) is farther than necessary for routine respiratory etiquette and may not be practical in most healthcare settings.