What Is a Nosocomial Infection

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is a nosocomial infection?

• A) an infection contracted at one's place of work, or at school
• B) an infection contracted from an animal
• C) an infection contracted from improperly prepared food
• D) an infection contracted during a stay in the hospital
• E) an infection that a health care worker contracts from a patient

Know the appeals process for decisions made by administrative law judges.

Identify various types of orders and actions by administrative agencies, such as subpoenas and rule-making procedures.

Recognize the functions and affiliations of federal executive agencies within government departments.

Understand the internal operations and rule types within agencies, specifically procedural rules.

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Definitions:

Pariah

An individual who is despised or rejected by others, often used to describe an outcast in society.

Discrimination

involves treating someone differently or unjustly based on certain characteristics, such as race, age, gender, or sexuality, rather than individual merit.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient information or experience, often based on stereotypes or societal norms.

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.