Mastering Healthcare-Associated Infections
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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)?

    <p>Increased hospital stay and costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the study of microbiology of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

    <p>To prevent the spread of HAIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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