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What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?
What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?
- Blood-borne pathogens
- Surgical wound infections
- Urinary tract infections (correct)
- Nosocomial pneumonia
Which organism is mentioned as developing resistance to most commonly used antibiotics?
Which organism is mentioned as developing resistance to most commonly used antibiotics?
- Escherichia coli
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Pseudomonas (correct)
What is the principal route of transmission for hospital-acquired infections?
What is the principal route of transmission for hospital-acquired infections?
- Transmission by parenteral route
- Transmission by direct contact (correct)
- Air-borne transmission
- Transmission by oral route
How are hospital-acquired infections diagnosed?
How are hospital-acquired infections diagnosed?
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Which type of infection is associated with more deaths than infections at any other body site?
Which type of infection is associated with more deaths than infections at any other body site?
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What is the definition of a nosocomial infection?
What is the definition of a nosocomial infection?
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What are the potential impacts of hospital-acquired infections?
What are the potential impacts of hospital-acquired infections?
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What is meant by an endogenous source of hospital-acquired infection?
What is meant by an endogenous source of hospital-acquired infection?
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What is the significance of prolonged hospital stay in the context of hospital-acquired infections?
What is the significance of prolonged hospital stay in the context of hospital-acquired infections?
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Which statement best describes the impact of hospital-acquired infections on infected patients?
Which statement best describes the impact of hospital-acquired infections on infected patients?
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