Table 2 Ten items regarding AMR and IPC based on national guidelines for knowledge assessment (n = 109)
Correct answer | Correctly answered (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Wearing artificial nails should be avoided during care moments to prevent the spread of pathogens. | True | 96.3 |
People living in a long-term care facility are more likely to contract a (healthcare-associated) infection than those who do not reside in such a facility. | True | 94.5 |
Wearing jewelry during care moments should be avoided to prevent the spread of pathogens. | True | 93.6 |
Infections caused by a resistant bacterium are no longer treatable at all. | False | 89.9 |
Resistant bacteria (such as MRSA) can be transmitted through hands. | True | 89.0 |
Bacteria primarily spread through the air. | False | 87.2 |
A damaged skin should be covered during care moments (e.g., with a bandage) to prevent the spread of pathogens. | True | 84.4 |
Clients carrying a (antibiotic-resistant) bacterium (such as MRSA) are always treated for it. | False | 74.3 |
Regular use of hand cream during care moments should be avoided to prevent the spread of pathogens. | False | 72.5 |
Wearing gloves provides me with complete protection against (antibiotic-resistant) bacteria. | False | 9.2 |