Separation of infected person from other patient is known as?

Appeared in: PGIMS Rohtak NO - 2017

Explanation

Isolation is the correct term for separating individuals who are confirmed to be infected with a communicable disease from those who are not.
The primary goal of isolation is to contain the infectious agent and prevent its transmission to susceptible individuals.
This is a core principle of infection control in healthcare settings to protect other patients, staff, and visitors.
The duration of isolation depends on the specific disease's period of communicability, as defined by public health guidelines.

Option A: Quarantine applies to individuals who are healthy but have been exposed to a communicable disease. The question specifies an 'infected person'.
Option C: Concurrent disinfection is a process of cleaning and disinfecting contaminated items and the environment around an infected patient. It is not the act of separating the patient.
Option D: The barrier technique refers to the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). While PPE is used when caring for an isolated patient, the technique itself is not the act of separation.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Use the key finding related to Infection control and prevention terminology to guide bedside assessment, documentation, and the next nursing action.
Correctly applying isolation or quarantine is a fundamental nursing responsibility to prevent nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections and protect public health.
Nurses must be proficient in different types of isolation precautions (Contact, Droplet, Airborne) and the specific PPE required for each.
Failure to implement correct precautions can lead to outbreaks within a healthcare facility, endangering vulnerable patients and staff.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'separation' and 'infected person'.
Recognize that 'infected' means the person is currently sick or carrying the pathogen.
Recall the definitions of the four options provided in the context of infection control.
Differentiate between 'isolation' (for the sick) and 'quarantine' (for the exposed but healthy).
Eliminate 'concurrent disinfection' and 'barrier technique' as they describe processes or methods, not the act of separating a person.
Select the term that specifically means separating a sick individual to prevent disease spread.

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