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Megan Dorsey-dodge
on Dec 09, 2024
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Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body
A) vector transmission
B) susceptible host
C) universal precautions
D) incineration
E) medical asepsis
F) personal protective equipment (PPE)
G) sanitization
H) disinfection
I) sterilization
J) biological indicators
Medical Asepsis
Practices aimed at reducing the risk of infection and maintaining a sterile environment in medical settings.
Infection Control
Refers to policies and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infections, especially in healthcare environments.
- Explain the fundamentals of medical asepsis, encompassing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to universal precautions.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the fundamentals of medical asepsis, encompassing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to universal precautions.
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