Why do hospital staffers often disinfect surfaces such as door handles and elevator buttons?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to complete the chain of infection
to complete the chain of infection

to complete a portal of exit
to complete a portal of exit

to break the chain of infection
to break the chain of infection

to find a susceptible host
to find a susceptible host

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to break the chain of infection.

Disinfecting surfaces helps reduce the transmission of pathogens and is an essential practice in infection control to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings.