A nosocomial infection is best defined as a:
a. respiratory sys-tem–borne patho-gen. c. bacterial or viral organism.
b. hospital-acquired pathogen. d. blood-borne patho-gen.
ANS: B
A nosocomial infection is one that is acquired in a hospital setting. Respiratory system–borne pathogens and blood-borne pathogens can be acquired in the community.
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