In which illness can hydrophobia be seen?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hydrophobia (fear of water due to pharyngeal spasms) is a hallmark of rabies, caused by neurological effects of the virus.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Elderly women often have poor tetanus immunization status due to lack of boosters historically.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hand washing between patient contacts prevents cross-contamination, though all options are valid in specific contexts; C is specified as correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Accidental wounds are typically contaminated rather than clean, making B the wrong statement. The other options are accurate: wounds are classified as accidental or surgical, accidental wounds may present more in HCFs, Pseudomonas can infect burns, and dirty wounds often have polymicrobial infections.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Determining the wound type is essential for appropriate dressing, making A incorrect and not part of guidelines.