Infection controlQuestion 193 of 1700

Which practices are used to break the chain of transmission?

  1. Bed rest, extra fluids, and a quiet room for each resident
  2. Medicines, special diets, and daily exercise for every resident
  3. Visitor limits, TV time, music therapy, and group meals daily
  4. Good hygiene, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions
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Correct answer: Good hygiene, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions

Hygiene and both kinds of precautions stop germs from moving from one person to the next. This breaks the chain.

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

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026