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What is the definition of infectious disease?
What is the definition of infectious disease?
- A disease caused by genetic mutations in the body
- A disease caused by physical trauma to the body
- A disease caused by non-pathogenic microbes in the body
- A disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microbes in the body (correct)
Which of the following is not a component of the chain of infection?
Which of the following is not a component of the chain of infection?
- Mode of treatment (correct)
- Causative organism
- Portal of entry
- Reservoir
What is the purpose of point-of-care risk assessment?
What is the purpose of point-of-care risk assessment?
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with care
- To assess the risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, and nonintact skin prior to patient care (correct)
- To assess the effectiveness of medications on patients
- To determine the severity of a patient's condition
What are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs)?
What are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs)?
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How are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs) transmitted within healthcare settings?
How are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs) transmitted within healthcare settings?
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