What Is the Most Frequent and Important Transmission Route for Infections

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the most frequent and important transmission route for infections contracted by hospitalized patients?

• A) Airborne
• B) Common vehicle
• C) Contact
• D) Vector

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Definitions:

Soaps

Salts of fatty acids used in cleaning and as surfactants, produced from the reaction of fats with a strong base.

Soaps

Salts of fatty acids, created through the saponification process, used primarily for cleaning.

Hydrophobic

Hydrophobic refers to substances that repel water, often characterized by nonpolarity and insolubility in water.

Soap

Salt of fatty acids that are primarily used for cleaning and lubrication, formed by the reaction between an alkali and a fat or oil.