Select the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences about healthcare
associated infections.
is a lung infection that occurs when bacteria enter the lungs through a ventilator or other
equipment being used to help a patient breathe
A
is any inanimate object, such as a doorknob or food, that is capable of spreading infection
can occur when bacteria or viruses enter the bloodstream through devices
such as the catheters used to take blood or give fluids.
enter(s) the urinary tract through a catheter being
Urinary tract infections can occur when
used to drain urine from a patient's body