Which of the Following Would Be Indirect Transmission of a Pathogen

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be indirect transmission of a pathogen in a healthcare facility?

• A) Medical devices such as urinary catheters.
• B) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
• C) Inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures AND healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands properly.
• D) Medical devices such as urinary catheters AND inadequately sterilized instruments used in invasive procedures.
• E) Healthcare personnel who do not wash their hands adequately AND intravenous (IV) catheters colonized with normal skin microbiota.

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