Transmission of Infection and Hospital Acquired Infections

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What percentage of hospitalized patients had nosocomial infections according to a study in 55 hospitals across 14 countries?

  • 5%
  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 8.7% (correct)

What is the primary distinguishing factor between community-acquired infections and hospital-acquired infections?

  • Length of hospital stay
  • Type of infecting organism (correct)
  • Age of patient
  • Medical history

What is the definition of nosocomial infection according to eMedicine?

  • Infections that are antibiotic-resistant
  • Infections not present and without evidence of incubation at the time of admission (correct)
  • Infections acquired after 24 hours of admission
  • Infections present at the time of admission

What is the primary source of nosocomial infections?

<p>Exogenous sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all hospitalizations in the United States are associated with nosocomial infections?

<p>5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a common nosocomial pathogen?

<p>Ha-MRSA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of endogenous sources of nosocomial infections?

<p>Nasopharynx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor is associated with the invasion of colonizing pathogens in nosocomial infections?

<p>Severity of illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common types of nosocomial infections?

<p>Bloodstream infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a nosocomial infection diagnosed?

<p>Detailed history and examination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common management approach for nosocomial infections?

<p>Removal of the infection source like central line or urinary catheter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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