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short answer 61 . An elderly man is admitted to a hospital after he experiences

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61. An elderly man is admitted to a hospital after he experiences a heart attack. Four days after his admission he is diagnosed with pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas. Three other patients in the same hospital at the same time also develop pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas. List at least four key questions an infectious disease epidemiologist would want answered as the source of these infections is investigated.

62. A nurse stops by a new patient’s room and observes a sign outside the door indicating that a disposable mask and gown should be worn in addition to latex gloves when caring for this patient. What are the two broad categories of patients that would require this extra step, and who is this gear designed to protect in each category?

63. Describe two ways in which technology has contributed to the emergence of pathogens and the spread of infectious diseases

Explanation / Answer

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs.Bacteria is the most common cause of pneumonia. Few develop Hospital acquired pneumonia they develop the same disease due to infection Because patient admitted often have weak immune system..

Precaution should be taken while dealing such patient:

2. There are two types of precaution to prevent infection.

A. Standard Precaution

Normal Safety Standard is taken to prevent infection

B.Transmission Based Precaution:

Contact Precaution by gloves , mask, patient should be kept in single room.

Prevent discharge of mucous secretion , other body discharge like urine.

3. Globalization can lead to spread of far away pathogen during transport

Contamination in raw material can lead to infection

Use of medical equipment without sterilization can lead to infection