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What is the difference between infection and colonization?
What is the difference between infection and colonization?
- Infection is the presence of microorganisms on or within the body without causing disease, while colonization is the invasion and multiplication of harmful organisms within the body.
- Infection is the invasion and multiplication of beneficial microorganisms within the body, while colonization is the presence of harmful microorganisms on or within the body without causing disease.
- Infection is the presence of beneficial microorganisms on or within the body, while colonization is the invasion and multiplication of harmful organisms within the body.
- Infection is the invasion and multiplication of harmful organisms within the body, while colonization is the presence of microorganisms on or within the body without causing disease. (correct)
What is the primary goal of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings?
What is the primary goal of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings?
- To reduce the risk of HAIs (correct)
- To eliminate the need for antibiotics
- To increase the use of invasive procedures
- To promote the growth of normal flora
What is the role of normal flora in the body?
What is the role of normal flora in the body?
- To promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms
- To provide beneficial effects to the body (correct)
- To respond to injury or infection
- To cause infectious diseases
What is the purpose of inflammation in the body?
What is the purpose of inflammation in the body?
What is the primary goal of nursing assessment in infection prevention and control?
What is the primary goal of nursing assessment in infection prevention and control?
What is the purpose of medical asepsis in infection prevention and control?
What is the purpose of medical asepsis in infection prevention and control?
What is the primary goal of implementing isolation precautions in infection prevention and control?
What is the primary goal of implementing isolation precautions in infection prevention and control?
What is the role of the infection control professional in infection prevention and control?
What is the role of the infection control professional in infection prevention and control?
What is the purpose of evaluating the patient's response to infection prevention and control interventions?
What is the purpose of evaluating the patient's response to infection prevention and control interventions?
What is the primary goal of health promotion and acute care in infection prevention and control?
What is the primary goal of health promotion and acute care in infection prevention and control?
