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Urinary Catheter and Infections

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What is the primary purpose of inserting urinary catheters in patients under anesthesia?

To keep the bladder empty (correct)
To measure blood pressure
To administer medication
To monitor urine output

What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?

Central line-associated infection
Surgical site infection
Urinary tract infection (correct)
Ventilator-associated pneumonia

What is a common cause of surgical site infections?

Contaminated surgical instruments
Poor hand hygiene
Contaminated central lines
Pathogens already prevalent on the skin (correct)

What is a characteristic of central venous catheters?

They can remain in place indefinitely (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of urinary tract infections?

Painful urination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administered through central venous catheters?

To provide nutrients and fluids to patients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of early-onset nosocomial pneumonia?

Community-acquired pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest rate of mortality associated with?

Bloodstream infections from central line insertions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for nosocomial infections?

Antibiotics and bed rest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be removed as soon as medically appropriate to prevent infections?

Catheters (A) Signup and view all the answers

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