Nosocomial infections

Question 1

sites ofr nonsocomial infections (4)

Answer 1

1. urinary tract
2. pneumonia
3. surgical wound
4. central line associated bacteremia

Question 2

risk factors for nosocomial infection (3)

Answer 2

1. prolonged hospital stay
2. immunosuppression
3. medical procedures

Question 3

what type of organism are more likely to lead to nonsocomial infections

Answer 3

gram positive

Question 4

Cumulative risk per day of catheterization about ________ per day for a nosocomial UTI

Answer 4

Cumulative risk per day of catheterization about 5% per day for a nosocomial UTI

Question 5

Major pathogens for noscomial UTI (4)

Answer 5

1. E. coli
2. enterococcus spp
3. p. aeruginosa
4. klebsiella spp.

Question 6

prevention for surgical site wound infection

Answer 6

administer abx prior to incision

Question 7

nosocomial pneumonia is usually caused by

Answer 7

gram negatives

Question 8

nosocomial wound infections is usually caused by

Answer 8

gramp positive

Question 9

nosocomial diarrhea is caussed by

Answer 9

c. difficile

Question 10

C. dificile toxin A/B leads to

Answer 10

mucosal injury and inflammation