Infection controlQuestion 203 of 1700

What is the easiest and most effective way to break the chain of infection?

  1. Wearing gloves for the whole shift
  2. Proper hand hygiene at the right times
  3. Keeping all residents in their own rooms
  4. Spraying the room often with air freshener
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Correct answer: Proper hand hygiene at the right times

Hand hygiene is named as the best way.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection

Practice infection control

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026