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Which action breaks the chain of infection most directly at the mode of transmission?
- A.Washing hands after contact and before the next contact
- B.Keeping a resident's door closed all day and night
- C.Serving meals earlier so food stays warm longer
- D.Charting vital signs more often during the shift
Correct answer
A. Washing hands after contact and before the next contact
Why
Hand hygiene removes germs from hands, the most common vehicle that carries them between people. Door position, meal timing, and charting do not remove germs from hands.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Chain of Infection · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-093).