20 Questions
What are the major factors contributing to nosocomial infections?
Failure of healthcare personnel to follow infection control guidelines
Which pathogen is differentiated from Staphylococcus aureus by being less pathogenic, more resistant to antibiotics, and found on the skin more?
Methicillin-resistant S. epidermidis (MRSE)
Which pathogen is part of the colonic normal flora and is an important cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and pseudomembranous colitis (PMC)?
Clostridium difficile
Which type of infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Respiratory tract and bloodstream infections
Which bacteria are part of Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB)?
Enterobacteriaceae
What is a significant characteristic of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)?
Resistant to vancomycin
Which group of bacteria is found to be resistant to antibiotics and sterilization techniques?
Gram-negative Bacilli
What is a characteristic feature of Coagulase-ve staph. compared to Staphylococcus aureus?
Found on our skin more
What is the most common type of infection caused by Enterobacteriaceae?
Intra-abdominal/liver/urinary tract infections
What is a characteristic feature of Acinetobacter spp.?
Found in the environment (wet environment)
What is the main goal of Healthcare Epidemiology?
To protect patients and healthcare personnel from acquiring infection
What does Healthcare Epidemiology cover?
Infection prevention and control
What are the types of healthcare-onset infections according to the text?
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
What are examples of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
Infections that were not present or incubating at time of admission
What is the definition of Iatrogenic Infections?
Infections occurring due to medical or surgical intervention
Which are the most common types of nosocomial infections mentioned in the text?
Urinary tract infections
What do surveillance measures in Healthcare Epidemiology involve?
Tracking and monitoring infectious diseases within healthcare settings
What is the focus of risk reduction programs in Healthcare Epidemiology?
Focusing on device and procedure management
What is the importance of policy development and implementation in Healthcare Epidemiology?
To improve infection prevention and control practices
What is the significance of education of healthcare personnel in infection control practices?
To improve the knowledge and skills of healthcare personnel in preventing infections
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of healthcare epidemiology, which encompasses the study of disease occurrence, determinants, and distribution within healthcare settings. This quiz covers various aspects such as infection prevention, surveillance measures, and risk reduction in healthcare facilities.
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