Healthcare-Associated Infections Quiz
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Which factor is NOT related to the development of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?

  • HIV infection
  • Circulatory impairment
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Common cold (correct)

    • When is an infection frequently considered an HAI?

  • When it appears on the day of admission
  • When it appears ≤48 hours after admission
  • When it appears ≥48 hours after admission (correct)
  • When it appears after discharge

    • Which of the following is considered a major type of Healthcare-Associated Infection?

  • Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) (correct)
  • Common cold
  • Seasonal flu
  • Food poisoning

    • What is the definition of a Healthcare-Associated Infection?

    <p>A localised or systemic infection that results from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxin, for which there is no evidence of infection on admission to a health care facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection is frequently considered an HAI?

    <p>Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe used to consider an infection as a Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)?

    <p>48 hours after admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a major type of Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)?

    <p>Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a host factor related to the development of HAIs?

    <p>Coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection is associated with the use of catheters?

    <p>Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a systemic infection resulting from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxin?

    <p>Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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