Study question and answer on nosocomial infections(HAI)

What are the nosocomial infections associated with highest mortality(death)rate?.

A.Surgical wound.

B.Urinary tract.

C.Large intestines.

D.Respiratory tract.

Correct answer is D.

Rationale: Nosocomial infections can easily develop in the urinary tract and surgical wound sites.But the respiratory tract infection is associated with highest mortality rate. Nosocomial infections are infections acquired in the hospital during the time that the patient is receiving medical treatment.

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