PT 503L Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Clostridium, Ignaz Semmelweis, Biological Hazard
30 Nov 2020
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Quiz: the single most effective technique any healthcare provider can take to prevent the spread of infection is: Washing their hands before and after all patient interactions. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces: the therapist is approaching a patient"s room and observes a notice on the door indicating contact precautions. Gloves and goggles: the therapist is assigned to assess and mobilize a patient in the icu with a diagnosis of. Based upon the current cdc guidelines, the best personal protective equipment the therapist should wear are: Gloves, an isolation gown, an n95 mask and a faceshield. Gloves, an isolation gown and a surgial mask: true or false: airborne precautions are implemented when a patient has a highly contagious infection that can be transmitted through microscopic aerosolized particles, for example tuberculosis and measles. For every patient encounter, because the therapsit should behave as though every patient is potentially infectious. If there is a chance of encountering soiled clothing or linens.
