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How is a nosocomial infection defined?
How is a nosocomial infection defined?
- An infection that is present when the patient entered the healthcare setting
- An infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility (correct)
- An infection acquired outside of a hospital or healthcare facility
- An infection originating from the patient's own skin microbiota
What are the possible sources of nosocomial infection?
What are the possible sources of nosocomial infection?
- Only the outside environment
- Healthcare staff and the patient's own skin microbiota
- Only infected patients
- Contaminated equipment, bed linens, or air droplets (correct)
Why is an infection still considered nosocomial if it originates from the patient's own skin?
Why is an infection still considered nosocomial if it originates from the patient's own skin?
- Because it is not considered nosocomial in such cases
- Because it is always caused by healthcare staff
- Because it develops in the healthcare setting (correct)
- Because it is present when the patient entered the healthcare setting
What is the characteristic of nosocomial infection in relation to the patient's admission?
What is the characteristic of nosocomial infection in relation to the patient's admission?
What is the main difference between sterilization and sanitation?
What is the main difference between sterilization and sanitation?
What is the primary purpose of isolation in hospitals?
What is the primary purpose of isolation in hospitals?
What is the significance of handwashing in infection control?
What is the significance of handwashing in infection control?
What is the main concern related to healthcare workers' hand contamination?
What is the main concern related to healthcare workers' hand contamination?
What are the two categories of micro-organisms that can be present on health care workers' hands?
What are the two categories of micro-organisms that can be present on health care workers' hands?
How does the use of antibiotics in patients relate to the emergence of resistant strains?
How does the use of antibiotics in patients relate to the emergence of resistant strains?
What does sterilization achieve that sanitation does not?
What does sterilization achieve that sanitation does not?
What is the primary reason for conducting correct hand-hygiene procedures?
What is the primary reason for conducting correct hand-hygiene procedures?
What is the estimated number of deaths caused by healthcare-associated infections in the US in 2002?
What is the estimated number of deaths caused by healthcare-associated infections in the US in 2002?
Which type of infections account for two-thirds of the estimated deaths in Europe each year?
Which type of infections account for two-thirds of the estimated deaths in Europe each year?
What is one of the most effective ways to combat nosocomial infections?
What is one of the most effective ways to combat nosocomial infections?
What is the estimated number of patients affected by hospital-acquired infections in the UK in 2017?
What is the estimated number of patients affected by hospital-acquired infections in the UK in 2017?
What can reduce hospital-acquired infections related to in-dwelling catheters?
What can reduce hospital-acquired infections related to in-dwelling catheters?
What influences patient susceptibility to hospital-acquired infections?
What influences patient susceptibility to hospital-acquired infections?
What type of infections are included in device-associated infections?
What type of infections are included in device-associated infections?
What did Maryland implement to reduce hospital-acquired infections?
What did Maryland implement to reduce hospital-acquired infections?
What is one of the modern methods used to sanitize surfaces effectively against various pathogens?
What is one of the modern methods used to sanitize surfaces effectively against various pathogens?
What may be used to disinfect the rooms of patients infected with specific pathogens after discharge?
What may be used to disinfect the rooms of patients infected with specific pathogens after discharge?
What is the estimated cost of hospital-acquired infections to the NHS in the UK per year?
What is the estimated cost of hospital-acquired infections to the NHS in the UK per year?
What can reduce infections related to in-dwelling catheters?
What can reduce infections related to in-dwelling catheters?
Study Notes
Hospital-Acquired Infections: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
- In the US, roughly 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections caused or contributed to 99,000 deaths in 2002
- In Europe, gram-negative infections account for two-thirds of the estimated 25,000 deaths each year
- Hospital-acquired infections can cause severe pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and display antimicrobial resistance
- In the UK, about 300,000 patients were affected in 2017, costing the NHS about £1 billion a year
- In-dwelling catheters have been identified with hospital-acquired infections and intravascular antimicrobial lock therapy can reduce infections
- Patient susceptibility to hospital-acquired infection is influenced by factors such as immunosuppressive medications, impaired immunity, and presence of indwelling devices
- Device-associated infections include ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and device-associated ventriculitis
- Controlling nosocomial infection involves implementing quality assurance/quality control measures and evidence-based management
- Maryland implemented the Maryland Hospital-Acquired Conditions Program, providing financial rewards and penalties for individual hospitals to reduce hospital-acquired infections
- Thorough hand washing and/or use of alcohol rubs by medical personnel is one of the most effective ways to combat nosocomial infections
- Sanitizing surfaces using modern methods such as Non-flammable Alcohol Vapor in Carbon Dioxide systems and hydrogen peroxide vapor has been effective against various pathogens
- Ultraviolet cleaning devices may be used to disinfect the rooms of patients infected with specific pathogens after discharge
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Test your knowledge about hospital-acquired infections with this quiz. Explore the causes, effects, and prevention methods for healthcare-associated infections, including the impact on patients and healthcare systems. Learn about measures such as hand hygiene, surface sanitization, and evidence-based management to control and reduce nosocomial infections.
