the major recommendation of universal precautions is to minimize contact with which one of the following

All patients should be considered infectious. True or false

Discuss the surgical environment and the application of the principles of asepsis to control the potential for cross-contamination within the environment.

There are multiple epidemiologic study designs.  Study designs can be categorized as an experimental or observational design.  What is the primary difference between the two? (Choose the one best answer)      1. In an experimental design, the outcome/disease is assigned 2. In an observational design, the outcome/disease is assigned 3. In an experimental design, the exposure/treatment is assigned 4. In an observational design, the exposure/treatment is assigned 5. They are both epidemiologic study designs without a distinct difference

An important principal criterion for the diagnosis of tuberculosis is Multiple Choice gram-negative bacilli in a stool sample. gram-negative diplococci in spinal fluid. observation of acid-fast rods in the sputum. observation of endospores.

Neutropenic precautions are used if a patient is  immunocompromised. prescribed more than three antibiotics. has previously had hospital-acquired pneumonia. was recently admitted from a LTCF.

In dental, the “Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care”   a. Replaces the previous document “Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003”   b. Reflects existing evidence-based guidelines produced by the CDC and is written in plain language   c. Contains background, rationale, and scientific evidence behind each recommendation   d. Is lengthy and difficult to read

Providing tetanus immunizations after injury is considered which of the following levels of prevention? a. Primary prevention. b. Assessment. c. Tertiary prevention. d. Secondary prevention.

Describe the difference between prevention and intervention, and identify which is more desirable.

Describe the priorities of scheduled hygiene care.