Bundle Approach to Prevention — MCQs

What is the best way to control the MRSA infection in the ward?

Which of the following is the true statement regarding measures to prevent typhoid transmission in the community?

What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?

A study of nosocomial infections involving urinary catheters is performed. The study shows that the longer an indwelling urinary catheter remains, the higher the rate of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most of these infections are bacterial. Which of the following properties of these bacteria increase the risk for nosocomial UTIs?

A hospital reports increasing cases of healthcare-associated infections with Candida auris. Despite standard antifungal prophylaxis, the outbreak continues. Laboratory testing shows resistance to fluconazole and amphotericin B. What characteristic of this organism explains its epidemic potential?

Nosocomial infections are typically defined as infections occurring after how many hours of hospital admission?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding nosocomial infections?

Which virus has the highest chance of transmission after a needle stick injury?

Which of the following situations carries the highest risk of nosocomial infection for a patient?

A hospital has reported an outbreak of MRSA infection. On investigation, it was found that staff nurses and doctors had nasal carriage of MRSA. Which of the following drugs helps in the removal of bacterial colonization?