In a surgical post-op ward, a patient developed wound infection. Subsequently 3 other patients developed similar infections in the ward. What is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection?
AFumigation of the ward
BWash OT instruments with 1% perchlorate
CProper hand washing of all ward personnel
DGive IV antibiotics to all patients in the ward
Droplet nuclei is a type of ?
ADirect transmission of infectious agents
BVertical transmission of pathogens
CBiological transmission of pathogens
DIndirect transmission of pathogens
Which is false regarding Spaulding's criteria?
ANon critical items require only decontamination
BCardiac catheters are examples of critical items
CSemi critical items need low level disinfection
DSemi critical items are those which come in contact with mucous membrane or non intact skin
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