An Infection Acquired During Hospitalization Is Referred to as A(n)

question 76

Multiple Choice

An infection acquired during hospitalization is referred to as a(n) ________ infection.

• A) antibiotic-induced
• B) therapeutic
• C) medication-stimulated
• D) nosocomial
• E) herd initiated

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Definitions:

Proton Pump

An integral membrane protein that builds up a proton gradient across a biological membrane by actively transporting protons.

Electron Transport Chain

An assembly of complex molecules that facilitate the movement of electrons from donating molecules to accepting ones using redox reactions, and this movement is linked with the relocation of protons (H+ ions) through a membrane.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondria, filled with enzymes important for ATP production, mitochondrial DNA, and ribosomes.

Macronutrients

Nutrients required in large amounts by the body for energy, growth, and bodily functions, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.