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What is the time frame for an infection to be considered nosocomial?
What is the time frame for an infection to be considered nosocomial?
- Within 2 days of hospital stay (correct)
- Within 1 day of hospital stay
- Within 4 days of hospital stay
- Within 3 days of hospital stay
When do most nosocomial infections become clinically apparent?
When do most nosocomial infections become clinically apparent?
- While patients are still hospitalized (correct)
- After patients have been discharged
- During the first day of hospitalization
- Before patients are admitted to the hospital
Who else may nosocomial infections affect, besides patients?
Who else may nosocomial infections affect, besides patients?
- Pharmaceutical representatives
- Medical care staff and visitors (correct)
- Patients' family members only
- Hospital administration only
What are the two types of nosocomial infections based on their source?
What are the two types of nosocomial infections based on their source?
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What type of infections are not considered nosocomial?
What type of infections are not considered nosocomial?
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