Question

All of the following factors contribute to hospital-acquired infections EXCEPT:

a. some bacteria metabolize disinfectants. gram-negative bacteria are often resistant to disinfectants.
b. bacteria may be present in commercial products such as mouthwash.
c. invasive procedures can provide a portal of entry for bacteria.
d. None of the answers is correct.
e. All of these factors may contribute to hospital-acquired infection.

Answer 1

All of the following factors contribute to hospital-acquired infections EXCEPT d. None of the answers is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

All of these factors may contribute to hospital-acquired infection. Some bacteria metabolize disinfectants, gram-negative bacteria are often resistant to disinfectants, bacteria may be present in commercial products such as mouthwash and it is true that invasive procedures can provide a portal of entry for bacteria. Patients are at high risk.