The Most Effective Part of Infection Control to Reduce the Incidence

question 17

Multiple Choice

The most effective part of infection control to reduce the incidence of health care-associated infections (HAIs) is to:

• A) use surgical asepsis for care of patients outside the operating room who are most at risk for a HAI.
• B) put all patients with wounds or invasive procedures on transmission-based precautions before they become infected.
• C) place an alcohol-based hand sanitizer solution in every patient room.
• D) use proper hand hygiene before and after caring for any patient, before donning gloves and after their removal.

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Definitions:

Perceptions

The method individuals use to structure and understand their sensory observations, attributing significance to the world around them.

Physical Sensations

Experiences that originate from bodily feelings or perceptions, such as touch, temperature, pain, or movement.

Affections

The feelings or emotions one has towards others, which can range from love and fondness to care and concern.

Titchener

An early psychologist who founded structuralism, focusing on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components.