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- 3. C. diff is transmitted via the _____ - _____ route.
- 5. C. diff samples should be sent to lab in a biohazard bag on ____.
- 8. Hand hygiene must be performed with ____ ____ ____ when caring for patients with C. diff
- 9. Bleach wipes require a ____ minute wet time to kill C. diff spores.
- 10. The most common oral antibiotic prescribed for active C. diff infection is ______.
- 11. C. difficile produces 2 ______ that are responsible for its pathogenicity.
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- 1. Patients with non-toxin producing C. diff spores in their gut are known as ______.
- 2. A dangerous complication of C. diff
- 4. These medications significantly increase the risk of c. diff infection.
- 6. Acronym for the nationwide healthcare association that requires acute care centers to report any hospital-acquired infections.
- 7. ______ stool is not appropriate for testing and laboratory staff will reject the sample.