Question

The infection that develops in admitted patients after more than 48 hours of hospitalization is termed as ____________ infection.

• A. Cytotoxic
• B. Comprehensive
• C. Nosocomial
• D. Community

Hint:

Remember the time window: If symptoms of an infection start \textbf{within 48 hours} of admission, it's likely community-acquired. If they start \textbf{after 48 hours}, it's likely hospital-acquired (nosocomial).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the definition. Step 1: Key criteria:

It's an infection.
It occurs *after* hospital admission.
The time frame is "> 48 hours" to rule out pre-existing infections.
Step 2: Define "Nosocomial infection".
Step 2: A nosocomial infection, also called a hospital-acquired infection (HAI), is an infection obtained in a hospital or healthcare setting that the patient didn't have when admitted. The "48-hour rule" is a standard definition used.
Step 3: Assess the choices.
Step 3: "Nosocomial" is the specific medical term. "Community-acquired infection" is the opposite, meaning the infection originated outside a healthcare environment. "Cytotoxic" relates to cell toxicity, and "Comprehensive" is unrelated.