MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Hand hygiene is a very effective way to control the spread of infection. Hand hygiene means washing hands with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand rub. The most effective method of hand hygiene is soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and running water loosens, dilutes and flushes off dirt and germs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Washing Hands with Soap and Water Regularly Hand washing thoroughly with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent you or someone you know from getting infected. Washing your hands frequently helps to remove potentially harmful microorganisms from your hands which helps stop the spread of infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Droplet precautions are for patients with infections that show a high risk for transmission by respiratory droplets. The chain of respiratory-based infections can be broken by following these measures: Good hand hygiene.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most effective ways to break the chain of infection is hand washing. Under Universal Precautions blood and certain body fluids from all individuals are considered potentially hazardous. Any body fluids with visible blood should be considered potentially hazardous and all appropriate PPE should be worn.