Question

true or false
35 sterilization is a cleaning measure that destroys only pathogens but not all microorganisms.
36 methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) can be spread through indirect contact by touching objects contaminated by a person who has mrsa.
37 a nursing assistant does not need to wear gloves to clean up a small spill.
38 increasing the use of antibiotics helps lower the risk of developing clostridioides difficile (c. difficile) diarrhea.
39 a nursing assistant should use her hands to pick up large pieces of broken glass and use a broom and dustpan for smaller pieces.
40 mrsa is almost always spread by direct physical contact.
41 handwashing will not help control the spread of mrsa.
42 vancomycin - resistant enterococcus (vre) causes life - threatening infections in people with weak immune systems.
43 frequent handwashing can help prevent the spread of vre.
44 both hand sanitizers and washing hands with soap and water are considered equally effective when dealing with c. difficile.
45 disinfectant should be placed on spilled fluid before absorbing and removing the fluid.

Explanation:

1. Sterilization destroys all microorganisms, not just pathogens, so false.
2. MRSA can be spread through indirect contact with contaminated objects, so true.
3. Gloves should be worn for cleaning up spills to prevent exposure, so false.
4. Over - use of antibiotics can increase the risk of C. difficile diarrhea, so false.
5. Hands should not be used to pick up broken glass even large pieces, so false.
6. MRSA can be spread by both direct and indirect contact, not almost always by direct contact, so false.
7. Handwashing helps control the spread of MRSA, so false.
8. VRE can cause life - threatening infections in immunocompromised people, so true.
9. Frequent handwashing can prevent the spread of VRE, so true.
10. Handwashing with soap and water is more effective than hand sanitizers against C. difficile, so false.
11. Disinfectant should be placed on spilled fluid after absorbing and removing the fluid, so false.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. False
11. False