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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Chain of Infection

Question 13 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Which of the following statements is true about nosocomial infections?

Answer
A
Nosocomial infections cannot be prevented.
B
Nosocomial infections affect about 1 in 20 patients staying in a hospital.
C
Most patients have nosocomial infections before they get to the hospital.
D
Common nosocomial infections are transmitted through contaminated food.

Explanation

Nosocomial infections are infections acquired while receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare setting. They affect about 1 in 20 hospitalized patients, so statement B is true. They can often be prevented through measures such as hand hygiene and proper infection-control practices.

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