Chapter 12- Healthcare Epidemiology

Chapter 12- Healthcare Epidemiology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. A nosocomial infection is one that:
A) a patient develops during hospitalization or
erupts within 14 days of hospital discharge.
B) affects only the nose.
C) is acquired in the community.
D) the patient has at the time of hospital
admission.
2. An example of a fomite would be:
A) a drinking glass used by a patient.
B) bandages from an infected wound.
C) soiled bed linens.
D) all of the above
3.
Which one of the following Gram-positive
bacteria is most likely to be the cause of a
nosocomial infection?
A) Clostridium difficile
B) Staphylococcus aureus
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae
D) Streptococcus pyogenes
4.
Which one of the following Gram-negative
bacteria is least likely to be the cause of a
nosocomial infection?
A) a Klebsiella spp.
B) a Salmonella spp.
C) Escherichia coli
D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
5. Protective (reverse) isolation would be
appropriate for a patient:
A) infected with MRSA.
B) with leukopenia.
C) with pneumonic plague.
D) with tuberculosis.

Answer Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. B