Micro18

Question 1

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Newborn Nursery

Answer 1

CMV

RSV

Question 2

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Urinary Catheterization

Answer 2

E. coli

Proteus mirabilis

Question 3

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Respiratory Therapy Equipment

Answer 3

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 4

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Dialysis unit

Answer 4

HBV

Question 5

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Hyperalimentation (I.V. nutrients)

Answer 5

Candida albicans

Question 6

Nosocomial Infection Risk Factors:

- Water Aerosols

Answer 6

Legionella

*Legionella when water source is involved

Question 7

What are the two most common causes of nosocomial infections?

Answer 7

E. coli (UTI)

S. aureus (wound infection)