Question

1. mrsa is 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. short answer read the following and mark er for employer or ee for employee to show who is responsible for infection prevention measures. 46. immediately report any exposure to infection, blood, or body fluids.

Explanation:

1. MRSA is commonly spread by direct physical contact, so this statement is likely True.
2. Hand - washing helps control the spread of MRSA, so this is False.
3. VRE can cause life - threatening infections in immunocompromised people, True.
4. Frequent hand - washing can prevent VRE spread, True.
5. Hand sanitizers are not as effective as soap and water against C. difficile, False.
6. Disinfectant should be placed on spilled fluid before absorption, True.
7. Employees are responsible for reporting exposure to infection, blood or body fluids, so EE.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. EE