Which of these patients is affected with a healthcare acquired infection?
A- A 18 year old male patient who developed a intravenous line infection two days after insertion
B- A 72 year old male patient who is at risk for infection secondary to AIDS/HIV
C- A 67 year old female patient who was admitted with a urinary tract infection
D- A 5 year old pediatric patient who develops the measles rash 3 days after admission
Correct Response: A
The 18 year old male patient who developed a intravenous line infection two days after insertion is affected with a healthcare related, or nosocomial, infection. These infections include all infections that occur while the patient is receiving healthcare services. The patient who was admitted with a urinary tract infection and the pediatric patient who develops the measles rash 3 days after admission acquired these infections prior to receiving healthcare services so they are not considered healthcare related, or nosocomial, infections. Lastly, the 72 year old male patient who is at risk for infection secondary to AIDS/HIV has not yet been infected; he is simply at risk for infection.
A- A 18 year old male patient who developed a intravenous line infection two days after insertion
B- A 72 year old male patient who is at risk for infection secondary to AIDS/HIV
C- A 67 year old female patient who was admitted with a urinary tract infection
D- A 5 year old pediatric patient who develops the measles rash 3 days after admission
Correct Response: A
The 18 year old male patient who developed a intravenous line infection two days after insertion is affected with a healthcare related, or nosocomial, infection. These infections include all infections that occur while the patient is receiving healthcare services. The patient who was admitted with a urinary tract infection and the pediatric patient who develops the measles rash 3 days after admission acquired these infections prior to receiving healthcare services so they are not considered healthcare related, or nosocomial, infections. Lastly, the 72 year old male patient who is at risk for infection secondary to AIDS/HIV has not yet been infected; he is simply at risk for infection.
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