The Infection Control Nurse Is Reviewing Data for the Medical-Surgical

question 4

Multiple Choice

The infection control nurse is reviewing data for the medical-surgical unit. The nurse notices an increase in postoperative infections from Aspergillus. Which type of health care-associated infection will the nurse report?

• A) Vector
• B) Exogenous
• C) Endogenous
• D) Suprainfection

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Definitions:

Mutual Trust

A reciprocal confidence between parties that each will act in the best interest of the other.

Reciprocal Influence

A mutual impact where two or more entities affect each other's behaviors or beliefs.

Personal Identification

The process by which an individual aligns their identity with the characteristics, values, or beliefs of another person or group.

Ethical Reasons

Motivations or justifications for actions based on principles of what is morally right and wrong.