Infection in health care

Question 1

What are the major types of health care associated with infections

Answer 1

• Cathedar
• Intravenous
• Respiratory
• Surgical wound

Question 2

Factors that influence infection

Answer 2

• Immune status
• Age
• Co-morbidities
• Virulence of agent
• Wounds or devices

Question 3

What are main pathways of infection

Answer 3

• Contact
• Droplet
• Airborne

Question 4

What are the WHO hand hygiene guidelines

Answer 4

1. System change
2. Education and training
3. Reminder in workplace
4. Evaluation and feedback
5. Institutional safety climate

Question 5

What are the 3 main pathogens

Answer 5

• Staphylococcus
• E coli
• Pseudomonas