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What are the major factors contributing to nosocomial infections?
What are the major factors contributing to nosocomial infections?
- Decreased number of drug-resistant pathogens
- Increased number of immunocompetent patients
- Limited number of endogenous pathogens
- Failure of healthcare personnel to follow infection control guidelines (correct)
Which pathogen is differentiated from Staphylococcus aureus by being less pathogenic, more resistant to antibiotics, and found on the skin more?
Which pathogen is differentiated from Staphylococcus aureus by being less pathogenic, more resistant to antibiotics, and found on the skin more?
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Methicillin-resistant S. epidermidis (MRSE) (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which pathogen is part of the colonic normal flora and is an important cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and pseudomembranous colitis (PMC)?
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 (correct)
- Methicillin-resistant S. epidermidis (MRSE)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Enterobacter spp.
Which type of infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which type of infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which bacteria are part of Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB)?
Which bacteria are part of Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB)?
What is a significant characteristic of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)?
What is a significant characteristic of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)?
Which group of bacteria is found to be resistant to antibiotics and sterilization techniques?
Which group of bacteria is found to be resistant to antibiotics and sterilization techniques?
What is a characteristic feature of Coagulase-ve staph. compared to Staphylococcus aureus?
What is a characteristic feature of Coagulase-ve staph. compared to Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the most common type of infection caused by Enterobacteriaceae?
What is the most common type of infection caused by Enterobacteriaceae?
What is a characteristic feature of Acinetobacter spp.?
What is a characteristic feature of Acinetobacter spp.?
What is the main goal of Healthcare Epidemiology?
What is the main goal of Healthcare Epidemiology?
What does Healthcare Epidemiology cover?
What does Healthcare Epidemiology cover?
What are the types of healthcare-onset infections according to the text?
What are the types of healthcare-onset infections according to the text?
What are examples of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
What are examples of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
What is the definition of Iatrogenic Infections?
What is the definition of Iatrogenic Infections?
Which are the most common types of nosocomial infections mentioned in the text?
Which are the most common types of nosocomial infections mentioned in the text?
What do surveillance measures in Healthcare Epidemiology involve?
What do surveillance measures in Healthcare Epidemiology involve?
What is the focus of risk reduction programs in Healthcare Epidemiology?
What is the focus of risk reduction programs in Healthcare Epidemiology?
What is the importance of policy development and implementation in Healthcare Epidemiology?
What is the importance of policy development and implementation in Healthcare Epidemiology?
What is the significance of education of healthcare personnel in infection control practices?
What is the significance of education of healthcare personnel in infection control practices?
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