Infection controlQuestion 191 of 1700

What happens if one link in the chain of infection is removed?

  1. The infection spreads to more people on the unit
  2. The infection becomes airborne in the room
  3. The resident develops a high fever at once
  4. Transmission of infection will not occur
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Correct answer: Transmission of infection will not occur

Breaking any link stops the spread.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.2: Chain of Infection

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026