Healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infection Flashcards
1
Q
What infection can a catheter cause?
A
UTI
2
Q
What type of IV assess can cause infections?
A
Peripheral cannulas
Central venous and arterial lines
3
Q
VAP:
What does it stand for?
A
Ventilation associated pneumonia
4
Q
Clostridium difficile (C. diff):
GO TO GASTROENTEROLOGY
A
Clostridium difficile (C. diff):
GO TO GASTROENTEROLOGY
5
Q
Management of healthcare-associated infections:
How is it identified?
Protection:
Isolation obviously!!
What is a positive pressure room and how does it help someone who is immunosuppressed?
What is a negaitve pressure room and how does it help someone who is at high risk of infection?
A
Screening - (hospital admissions for MRSA)
Prevents potentially infected air entering the room
Prevents potentially infected air leaving the room
