HHA Infection Control Exam

Universal Precautions are not recommended by the Center for Disease Control.

Airborne isolation is used with patients with an infection spread by droplets in the air:

There are three types of isolation precautions:

It is only necessary to wash your hands for the full two (2) minutes, twice a day:

Reporting an exposure incident right away permits immediate follow-up.

The best way to prevent cuts and sticks is to minimize contact with sharps.

AIDS has never been diagnosed by Occupational Exposure.

Gloves are not necessary when working in the home:

Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent infection.

The purpose of Universal Precautions is to prevent or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.