Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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Discuss the chain of infection and how the chain can be broken.
2
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How will the treatment of a bacterial infection differ from the treatment of a viral infection?
3
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Why is it important for a healthcare worker to know what type of precautions a patient is on before donning PPE?
4
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When opening a sterile package, which part of the package is considered nonsterile?
5
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What precautions should be implemented for a patient on contact precautions?
6
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What steps can a nurse take to prevent needlesticks?