Chapter 4 Egans workbook questions with correct answers

Infections that are acquired in the hospital Answer nosocomial Inanimate objects that help transfer pathogens Answer fomites Death of all microorganisms Answer sterilization Universal method of protection for health workers Answer standard precautions Death of pathogenic microorganisms Answer disinfection What is a health care associated infection (HAI)? How many people develop this type of infection? Answer 1.) Infections that patients acquire during course of medical treatment 2.) 1.7 million which is 5% Why is knowledge regarding HAIs important to our profession? Answer Bc many of the infections involve the lung and many are fatal List 3 elements that are required for HAIs to develop. Answer e or reservoir ptible host of transmission