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What is the general timeframe for an infection to be considered nosocomial after hospitalization?
What is the general timeframe for an infection to be considered nosocomial after hospitalization?
What percentage of nosocomial infections are attributed to endogenous sources?
What percentage of nosocomial infections are attributed to endogenous sources?
How long after discharge are inpatients at risk of developing nosocomial infections?
How long after discharge are inpatients at risk of developing nosocomial infections?
What type of infections originate from the patient himself in nosocomial infections?
What type of infections originate from the patient himself in nosocomial infections?
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Why is it difficult and expensive to treat patient infections in hospitals?
Why is it difficult and expensive to treat patient infections in hospitals?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible consequence of nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible consequence of nosocomial infections?
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According to the text, which factor is related to the use of antibiotics and prophylaxis as a root cause of patient infections?
According to the text, which factor is related to the use of antibiotics and prophylaxis as a root cause of patient infections?
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What is the main goal of preventing nosocomial infections in the patient safety approach according to the text?
What is the main goal of preventing nosocomial infections in the patient safety approach according to the text?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as increasing the risk of infection in patients according to the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as increasing the risk of infection in patients according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of nursing care in infection control and prevention according to the text?
What is the main purpose of nursing care in infection control and prevention according to the text?
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What is the percentage of nosocomial infections that are attributed to endogenous sources?
What is the percentage of nosocomial infections that are attributed to endogenous sources?
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Why are patient infections difficult and expensive to treat in hospitals?
Why are patient infections difficult and expensive to treat in hospitals?
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What is the main factor related to the use of antibiotics and prophylaxis as a root cause of patient infections according to the text?
What is the main factor related to the use of antibiotics and prophylaxis as a root cause of patient infections according to the text?
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According to the text, can nosocomial infections be completely prevented?
According to the text, can nosocomial infections be completely prevented?
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What is the general timeframe for an infection to be considered nosocomial after hospitalization?
What is the general timeframe for an infection to be considered nosocomial after hospitalization?
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What is the primary purpose of classifying and detecting errors in the context of preventing nosocomial infections?
What is the primary purpose of classifying and detecting errors in the context of preventing nosocomial infections?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a root cause of patient infections related to hospital environment and management?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a root cause of patient infections related to hospital environment and management?
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Which factor is NOT listed as increasing the risk of infection in patients according to the text?
Which factor is NOT listed as increasing the risk of infection in patients according to the text?
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What is the main goal of assessing patients for infection risks in nursing care?
What is the main goal of assessing patients for infection risks in nursing care?
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What is the primary consequence of insufficient application of hand washing and hand hygiene according to the text?
What is the primary consequence of insufficient application of hand washing and hand hygiene according to the text?
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Study Notes
Nosocomial Infections
- A nosocomial infection is considered to have occurred if the infection becomes apparent 48 hours or more after hospitalization.
- 80-90% of nosocomial infections are attributed to endogenous sources (patient's own flora).
- Inpatients are at risk of developing nosocomial infections for up to 30 days after discharge.
- Endogenous infections originate from the patient's own flora.
- Patient infections are difficult and expensive to treat in hospitals due to the complexity of care and the high risk of antimicrobial resistance.
- One possible consequence of nosocomial infections is increased length of stay, but "decreased patient satisfaction" is NOT a listed consequence.
- The overuse of antibiotics and prophylaxis is related to the development of antimicrobial resistance, which is a root cause of patient infections.
- The main goal of preventing nosocomial infections in the patient safety approach is to reduce the risk of infection and promote a safe environment.
- Having a central venous catheter is NOT mentioned as increasing the risk of infection in patients.
- The main purpose of nursing care in infection control and prevention is to identify and manage infection risks, and to implement strategies to prevent and control infections.
- 80-90% of nosocomial infections are attributed to endogenous sources (patient's own flora).
- Patient infections are difficult and expensive to treat in hospitals due to the complexity of care and the high risk of antimicrobial resistance.
- The main factor related to the use of antibiotics and prophylaxis as a root cause of patient infections is the development of antimicrobial resistance.
- Nosocomial infections cannot be completely prevented, but they can be reduced and controlled.
- The primary purpose of classifying and detecting errors in the context of preventing nosocomial infections is to identify and learn from mistakes to improve patient safety.
- A root cause of patient infections related to hospital environment and management that is NOT mentioned is lack of staff education.
- Having a central venous catheter is NOT listed as increasing the risk of infection in patients.
- The main goal of assessing patients for infection risks in nursing care is to identify and manage infection risks.
- Insufficient application of hand washing and hand hygiene is a primary consequence of increased risk of nosocomial infections.
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Test your knowledge of nosocomial infections, also known as hospital-related infections, and infection control measures that are crucial for patient safety. Learn about the risk factors, prevention strategies, and classification of healthcare-associated infections.
