Hospital-Acquired Infections — MCQs

Most common catheter-related bloodstream infection is due to:

A patient develops sepsis following the use of a central venous catheter. Which organism is most commonly associated with this condition?

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are characterized by activity against all except :

To prevent ventilator associated pneumonia, the most effective and evidence based results are seen with which of the following for critically ill patients:

Nosocomial infections are diagnosed after how many hours of hospitalization/admission?

Which of the following is true about Extended spectrum beta-lactamases?

What is the most common mode of transmission of HIV?

Measles is infective for:

What is the Chandler's Index for Hookworm that indicates a significant health problem?

A 15-month-old child presents with fever and cough since the last two days, the respiratory rate is 55/min and there is no drawing of the chest. According to the National Programme for Acute Respiratory Infections, the line of management should be