What sequence of events leads to an infection occurring within healthcare settings?
A. Chain of command
B. Chain of infection
C. Chain of transmissic
D. Chain of illness
Answer (2)
The chain of infection illustrates the process of how infections are transmitted within healthcare settings, starting from the infectious agent to a susceptible host. Understanding this sequence helps healthcare professionals implement effective infection control measures. The correct answer to the multiple-choice question is B. Chain of infection.
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The chain of infection outlines the steps in which an infectious agent is transmitted within healthcare settings, beginning with the infectious agent and ending with a susceptible host. Understanding the chain helps in implementing effective infection control measures to prevent outbreaks. Key elements include the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host. ;
