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Question 1

What are standard precautions in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious

Answer

Standard precautions assume all blood and body fluids are potentially infectious, requiring consistent use of barriers (gloves, gowns, masks) and hand hygiene for all patient interactions.

Question 2

What is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

Hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is the single most effective measure for preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

Question 3

What does informed consent require?

Accepted Answer

Explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient

Answer

Informed consent requires that patients understand the proposed procedure, its risks and benefits, alternatives, and have the opportunity to ask questions before agreeing.

Question 4

What is HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects patient privacy

Answer

HIPAA establishes national standards for protecting patient health information, ensuring privacy and security of medical records.

Question 5

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The correct donning sequence is gown first, then mask/respirator, eye protection/face shield, and gloves last. This prevents contamination during application.

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