A medical assistant who is triaging a patient needs to choose the appropriate PPE. Which of the following would she recognize as a means of indirect contact transmission?
A. Touching an open wound
B. Inhaling air droplets after a sneeze
C. Sexual intercourse
D. All of the above
Answer (2)
In the context of indirect contact transmission, the options provided do not correctly represent this type of transmission. Indirect transmission occurs primarily through contaminated objects rather than direct contact with infected persons or bodily fluids. None of the given choices qualify, emphasizing the necessity to understand different transmission methods in healthcare settings. ;
The selected answer is that none of the options correctly represent indirect contact transmission. Indirect transmission occurs through contaminated surfaces, not through direct contact with individuals. Therefore, medical workers must understand these distinctions to effectively prevent infection.
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