Nosocomial Infection

Question 1

Are those that are acquired as a result of a healthcare delivery system

Answer 1

Nosocomial Infections

Question 2

these nosocomial infections are directly related to the client’s treatment or diagnostic procedures; bacterial infections

Answer 2

iatrogenic infection

Question 3

are a result of the healthcare facility environment or personnel

an upper respiratory infection resulting from contact with a caregiver who has an upper respiratory infection

Answer 3

exogenous infection

Question 4

can occur from clients themselves or as a reactivation of a previous dormant organism such as tuberculosis

• yeast infection

Answer 4

Endogenous Infection

Question 5

Risks for Nosocomial Infections
• Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
⚬ Iatrogenic infections
• Compromised host
• Insufficient hand hygiene