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

Why are central-line insertion bundles used?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection

Insertion bundles combine evidence-based measures such as hand hygiene, maximal barrier precautions, chlorhexidine antisepsis, and site review to reduce bloodstream infection.

Option by option

  • A. Replace sterile technique

    Sterile technique remains fundamental.

  • B. Reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection (correct)

    Correct: bundled asepsis reduces line infections.

  • C. Avoid hand hygiene

    Hand hygiene is part of bundle.

  • D. Increase antibiotic resistance intentionally

    Resistance is not the goal.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is B, Reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection. Insertion bundles combine evidence-based measures such as hand hygiene, maximal barrier precautions, chlorhexidine antisepsis, and site review to reduce bloodstream infection.

Why is "Replace sterile technique" not the answer?

Sterile technique remains fundamental.

Why is "Avoid hand hygiene" not the answer?

Hand hygiene is part of bundle.

Why is "Increase antibiotic resistance intentionally" not the answer?

Resistance is not the goal.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection control in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: bundled asepsis reduces line infections.

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.