Infection Control in HC Setting Flashcards
1
Q
A superbug is a microorganism which is..
A
is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics
2
Q
An example of an endogenous infection would be
A
An infection caused by organisms from the person’s own gastrointestinal tract
3
Q
What is the most common causes of hospital-acquired infections?
A
Bacteria
4
Q
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci can cause
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Surgical wound infections
5
Q
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) most commonly colonises
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the nose
6
Q
A healthcare associated infection is
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an infection acquired only in a healthcare facility
7
Q
An opportunistic infection is
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an infection caused by organisms that do not normally cause disease but can under certain conditions
8
Q
Which body site is most commonly associated with a hospital-acquired infection
A
Urinary Tract
