— 安全與感染控制 · EASY · MCQ —
下列哪項行為能最有效地降低臨床環境中的感染傳播?
Which of the following actions best reduces the spread of infection in a clinical setting?
- AReplacing privacy curtains every shift每班更換隱私簾
- BUsing hand sanitizer after every client contact每次接觸病人後使用酒精搓手液
- CWearing gloves at all times隨時戴手套
- DCleaning stethoscopes between clients✓ 正解在每位病人之間清潔聽診器
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
醫療照護相關感染(Healthcare-associated infections, HAIs)是臨床安全的核心議題。聽診器作為醫護人員頻繁接觸不同病人的工具,極易成為病原體傳播的媒介(fomite)。清潔聽診器不僅能有效切斷交叉感染途徑,更是落實標準防護措施(Standard Precautions)中環境清潔的關鍵動作。其他選項如酒精乾洗手雖重要,但無法取代器材消毒;全面戴手套則可能造成「防護假象」並增加資源浪費,反而降低洗手依從性。
Cleaning stethoscopes between clients effectively reduces the spread of healthcare-associated infections by eliminating a common vector for cross-contamination. While hand hygiene is critical, disinfecting equipment is also essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment.
✦ 台美臨床差異
在美國臨床實務中,對於聽診器等個人器材的消毒要求極為嚴格,通常要求在每次進入病房前或離開時使用酒精棉片清潔(Alcohol prep pad)。