Understanding Sepsis and Nosocomial Infections
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Inflammation, redness, pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of treatment for infections?

    <p>Maintain or restore body defense and prevent spread of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some measures to reduce nosocomial infections?

    <p>Following techniques of medical and surgical asepsis and obtaining blood specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an etiologic agent in the chain of infection?

    <p>Pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not contribute to the development of hospital-acquired infections?

    <p><strong>Regular physical activity</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining blood specimens in managing infections?

    <p>To assess the etiologic agent causing the infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristics must a reservoir have for organisms to live and grow?

    <p>Food, water, and direct contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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