Question 54 · LDEK · Hospital-acquired infections
Which of the following is of primary importance in the reduction of healthcare associated infections?
- A. examination of all patients for microbial carriers.
- B. room ventilation improvement.
- C. limitation of use of intravenous cannulas (venflons).
- D. hand washing by medical staff.
- E. limitation of use of indwelling catheters.
Hint
Think of the cheapest, most universal measure that interrupts the main route of cross-transmission between patients.
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