Question

The most effective way to break the chain of infection is:
1. Hand hygiene
2. Wearing gloves
3. Placing clients in isolation
4. providing private rooms for clients

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Hand hygiene

Concept:

• The most effective way to break the chain of infection is hand hygiene.
• Hand washing stops the spread of infection.
• Infections are easily spread through hands, aerosol, or contaminated equipment.
• Nursing staff should wash hands before and after coming in contact with the patient.
• In case wash can be washed, alcohol sanitizer should be used to clean the hands.

Explanation:

• The chain of infection includes six points.
  • Infectious agent
  • Reservoir
  • Portal of exit
  • Mode of transmission
  • Portal of entry
  • Susceptible host
• The chain of infection can be broken through the following steps:
  • Hand hygiene
  • Vaccination
  • Using masks and gloves
  • Isolation, if and when necessary
  • Cleaning and disinfecting the environment
  • Using sterile medical equipment.