A Nosocomial Infection Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nosocomial infection is

• A) only a result of surgery.
• B) always caused by medical personnel.
• C) always present, but is inapparent at the time of hospitalization.
• D) always caused by pathogenic bacteria.
• E) acquired during the course of hospitalization.

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Definitions:

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, typically used for patients unable to urinate on their own.

Sterile Gloves

Gloves that have been treated to eliminate all forms of bacteria and other contaminants, used in medical and surgical procedures to maintain sterility.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, involved in complex behavioral and cognitive processes.