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What is sepsis?
What is sepsis?
- A type of microbial growth in a susceptible host
- A state of being infected with a pus-producing organism (correct)
- A condition caused by extreme age and diabetes
- A type of hospital-acquired infection
What are the components of the chain of infection?
What are the components of the chain of infection?
- Etiologic agent, source, transmission, entry, resistance
- Pathogen, reservoir, exit, transmission, susceptibility, host
- Pathogen, reservoir, exit, transmission, entry, host (correct)
- Source, entry, susceptibility, number, virulence
Which is not a risk factor for hospital-acquired infections?
Which is not a risk factor for hospital-acquired infections?
- Use of invasive therapies like urinary catheters
- Presence of resistant strains of microorganisms
- Decreased level of consciousness
- Regular physical activity (correct)
What are some examples of local symptoms of infection?
What are some examples of local symptoms of infection?
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What are the goals of treatment for infections?
What are the goals of treatment for infections?
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What are some measures to reduce nosocomial infections?
What are some measures to reduce nosocomial infections?
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What is an example of an etiologic agent in the chain of infection?
What is an example of an etiologic agent in the chain of infection?
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Which factor does not contribute to the development of hospital-acquired infections?
Which factor does not contribute to the development of hospital-acquired infections?
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What is the purpose of obtaining blood specimens in managing infections?
What is the purpose of obtaining blood specimens in managing infections?
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Which characteristics must a reservoir have for organisms to live and grow?
Which characteristics must a reservoir have for organisms to live and grow?
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