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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)?

Developing new medications for infectious diseases

Training healthcare workers in surgical procedures

Preventing harm caused by infections to patients and healthcare workers (correct)

Enhancing hospital infrastructure

What does Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) refer to?

Infections caused by non-pathogenic microorganisms

Infections occurring in a patient during the process of care in a healthcare facility (correct)

Infections acquired from the community

Infections occurring due to genetic predisposition

What is the global burden of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)?

1 in every 20 patients is affected by HAIs

1 in every 10 patients is affected by HAIs (correct)

1 in every 5 patients is affected by HAIs

1 in every 50 patients is affected by HAIs

What is the mortality rate among affected patients as a result of HAIs worldwide?

<p>1 in every 10 affected patients dies as a result of HAIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

In acute care hospitals, how many patients in developed countries will acquire at least one HAI among every 100 patients?

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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Primary focus is on preventing and controlling Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)

Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)

Refers to infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving healthcare treatment

Global Burden of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)

Result in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden globally

Mortality Rate of HAIs

Mortality rate among affected patients is significant, with a global rate of approximately 12-30%

Prevalence of HAIs in Acute Care Hospitals

In developed countries, approximately 5-10% of patients admitted to acute care hospitals will acquire at least one HAI
Translates to about 5-10 patients among every 100 patients

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Test your knowledge on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) with this quiz. Explore the scientific approach, practical solutions, and principles related to preventing infections and safeguarding the health of patients and healthcare workers. This quiz will assess your understanding of IPC, infectious disease, epidemiology, and patient safety.