different types of HAIs

Question 1

what causes HAIs

Answer 1

germs entering the body during a medical care

Question 2

what are the 5 main types of HAIs

Answer 2

catheter associated urinary tract infection
surgical site infection
bloodstream infections
pneumonia
gastrointestinal infections

Question 3

what is a catheter associated urinary tract infection

Answer 3

germs travel along urinary catheter and get into the kidneys and bladder

Question 4

what are surgical site infections

Answer 4

infection that happens after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place

Question 5

what are bloodstream infections

Answer 5

germs enter the blood by way of catheter or tube that is placed in your vein

Question 6

what is pneumonia

Answer 6

infection of the lungs

Question 7

what are gastrointestinal infections

Answer 7

infections that cause inflammation in your intestinal tract and can lead to deadly diarrhea

Question 8

what germ mainly causes gastrointestinal infections

Answer 8

C. diff

Question 9

what individuals are often seen with gastrointestinal infections

Answer 9

people who have taken antibiotics