Infection and Hospital-Acquired Infections Worksheet

Which of the following best defines infection?

• The presence of bacteria on the skin surface

• The invasion and growth of microorganisms within the body

• The immune response to allergens

• The transmission of microbes between individuals

Which type of infection appears suddenly and resolves quickly?

• Chronic infection

• Secondary infection

• Acute infection

• Opportunistic infection

A patient develops pneumonia after influenza. This is an example of:

• Primary infection

• Secondary infection

• Opportunistic infection

• Systemic infection

Which of the following infections is localized?

• Sepsis

• Malaria

• Gastritis

• HIV/AIDS

A hospital-acquired infection is defined as an infection that occurs:

• Within 24 hours of admission

• Before hospital admission

• 48 hours or more after admission

• Only after discharge

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hospital-acquired infection (HAI)?

• Surgical site infection

• Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

• Common cold

• Central line-associated bloodstream infection

Which factor increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections?

• Early discharge

• Prolonged hospital stay

• Limited antibiotic use

• Good hand hygiene

Which is the most effective measure to prevent HAIs?

• Wearing gloves only

• Rational antibiotic use

• Strict hand hygiene

• Patient isolation only

Which of the following is a community-acquired infection?

• Nosocomial pneumonia

• Surgical site infection

• Dengue fever

• Catheter-associated infection

Which preventive measure helps reduce community-acquired infections?

• Frequent hospitalization

• Using unwashed raw foods

• Good hygiene and vaccination

• Self-medicating with antibiotics