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The most effective way to break the chain of infection is:1. Hand hygiene2. Wearing gloves3. Placing clients in isolation4. providing private rooms for clients

Answer» 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.


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