Which term describes practices that prevent the spread of disease?

• A. Career Development
• B. Infection Control
• C. Specialty Hospitals
• D. Licensure

Answer: (B)

Infection control refers to a set of practices designed to prevent transmission of infectious agents. In healthcare and broader settings, this includes hand hygiene, proper sterilization and disinfection, use of personal protective equipment, safe injection practices, isolation of patients with contagious diseases, environmental cleaning, waste management, and vaccination programs. The aim is to interrupt transmission pathways and protect both patients and workers, which is exactly what is meant by practices that prevent the spread of disease. The other terms describe different ideas: career development is about advancing professional skills, specialty hospitals are facilities focusing on particular conditions, and licensure is the regulatory process that certifies someone is allowed to practice.