Infection control: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Infection control

Sample item

What is the most effective routine measure to reduce healthcare transmission?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene interrupts transfer of organisms between patients, staff, and surfaces and is central to infection prevention.

Option by option

  • A. Wearing perfume

    Perfume does not remove pathogens.

  • B. Closing windows

    Windows are not the primary measure.

  • C. Hand hygiene (correct)

    Correct: hand hygiene is fundamental.

  • D. Routine antibiotics for all

    Routine antibiotics promote resistance.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Hand hygiene. Hand hygiene interrupts transfer of organisms between patients, staff, and surfaces and is central to infection prevention.

Why is "Wearing perfume" not the answer?

Perfume does not remove pathogens.

Why is "Closing windows" not the answer?

Windows are not the primary measure.

Why is "Routine antibiotics for all" not the answer?

Routine antibiotics promote resistance.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection control in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: hand hygiene is fundamental.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infection control?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.