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BSNC 2000 Module 1 Infection Questions with Complete SolutionsA patient can acquire a healthcare associated infection from:
a)
healthcare workers
b)
hospital environment
c)
themselves Correct Answer-a, b and c
In the context of the iceberg effect, the largest portion of the iceberg that
is underneath the water and invisible represents the number of colonized persons without signs and symptoms. Correct Answer-true
The signs and symptoms of Clostridium difficile infection may include diarrhea, fever, dehydration as well as abdominal pain and cramp Correct Answer-true
Risk factors for healthcare associated infections include:
a)
lengthy use of devices such as urinary catheter on a patient
b)
long hospital stay
c) invasive surgery Correct Answer-a, b and c
Your patient suffers a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). It is found later that the catheter is covered with _____ made up of bacterial cellular structures such as glycocalyx. Correct Answer-
biofilms
Increased susceptibility to Clostridium difficile infection is associated with:
a)
serious underlying diseases
b)
disruption of normal enteric flora due to long history of antibiotic use
c)
Age 65 years or more Correct Answer-a, b and c
When a nurse is found to carry an airborne infection,
a)
they must be terminated from hospital employment
b)
they must take additional precautions when treating patients
c)
there is no need for special precautions as transmission risk is negligible
d) they should be removed from direct patient contact until the risk of transmission has passed
e)
none of the above Correct Answer-d
You are caring for a 78-year old female patient who just had a lengthy surgery for her ovarian cancer. After the surgery, she is now treated with
chemotherapy. This patient is considered to have a weakened immune system (i.e. immmunocompromised) and have a higher risk of healthcare
associated infections. Correct Answer-true
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
a)
Healthcare associated (HA) bloodstream infections - central line
b)
HA urinary tract infections - urinary catheter
c)
HA pneumonia - ventilator
d)
B and C
e)
A, B and C Correct Answer-e
The impact of health care associated infections in Canada includes:
a)
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