Which of the Following Lists Correctly Identifies Nosocomial Infections from Most

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists correctly identifies nosocomial infections from most common to least common?

• A) urinary tract, pneumonia, septicemia
• B) pneumonia, urinary tract, surgical wounds
• C) septicemia, surgical wounds, diarrhea
• D) diarrhea, urinary tract, pneumonia

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety.

Olfactory Inhibition

The decrease in the ability to perceive odors, which can occur temporarily due to factors such as nasal congestion or more permanently from certain neurological conditions.

Delusion

A false belief firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

Hallucination

A perceptual experience during wakefulness without external stimuli, often involving sight or sound that seems real but is not.