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What is the main reason why healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a growing threat to patient safety worldwide?
What is the main reason why healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a growing threat to patient safety worldwide?
- They are resistant to antibiotics
- They can cause serious illness or death (correct)
- They are difficult to diagnose
- They are caused by unknown pathogens
Which organization defines healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as infections that begin on or after Day 3 of hospitalization?
Which organization defines healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as infections that begin on or after Day 3 of hospitalization?
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (correct)
Where can healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur?
Where can healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur?
- In any healthcare facility, including hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (correct)
- Only in hospitals
- Only in healthcare facilities
- Only in ambulatory surgery centers
What are the potential consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
What are the potential consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
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What is the purpose of the study of microbiology of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
What is the purpose of the study of microbiology of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
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