7 Questions
What is the definition of a nosocomial infection?
An infection acquired after hospital admission
Which term refers to an infection acquired during a period after the provision of healthcare?
Healthcare acquired
What is the difference between iatrogenic and nosocomial infections?
Iatrogenic infections are caused by medical treatment, while nosocomial infections are community acquired.
What term describes an infection acquired in a healthcare setting?
Nosocomial
Why are nosocomial infections prevalent?
Related to the exposure to various pathogens in healthcare settings
Which type of infection control precautions is recommended for diseases transmitted by large droplets?
Droplet precautions
Why are most quaternary ammonium compounds not effective against non-enveloped noroviruses?
They cannot penetrate the norovirus capsid
This quiz covers differentiating terms related to infections, explaining the prevalence of nosocomial infections, listing common causes of nosocomial infection, and differentiating between standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions.
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