Systems (Nosocomial infections)

Question 1

This risk factor

Hyperalimentation

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

Answer 1

Candida albicans

Question 2

This risk factor

Newborn nursery

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

Answer 2

CMV & RSV

Question 3

This risk factor

Urinary cathertization

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

What are the 2 MCC of nosocomial infections

Answer 3

• E. Coli and Proteus mirabilis
• E. Coli (UTI) & S. aureus (wound infection)

Question 4

This risk factor

Work in renal dialysis unit

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

Answer 4

HBV

Question 5

This risk factor

Water aerosols

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

Answer 5

Legionella

Question 6

This risk factor

Respiratory therapy equipment

Leads to what nosocomial infection:

Answer 6

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Presume ‘Pseudomonas airuginosa’ when air or burns are involved.