Questions: Question number 28
Diseases acquired in hospital settings are known as
- nosocomial diseases
- iatrogenic diseases
- zoonotic diseases
- noninfectious diseases
Transcript text: Question number 28
Diseases acquired in hospital settings are known as $\qquad$
nosocomial diseases
iatrogenic diseases
zoonotic diseases
noninfectious diseases
Solution
The answer is the first one: nosocomial diseases.
Explanation for each option:
Nosocomial diseases: These are infections that are acquired in hospital settings. The term "nosocomial" specifically refers to infections that are contracted in a hospital or healthcare facility, making this the correct answer.
Iatrogenic diseases: These are conditions that occur as a result of medical treatment or intervention. While they can occur in hospital settings, they are not specifically infections acquired in hospitals, so this option is incorrect.
Zoonotic diseases: These are diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans. They are not specifically related to hospital settings, so this option is incorrect.
Noninfectious diseases: These are diseases that are not caused by infectious agents. Since the question is about diseases acquired in hospital settings, which are typically infections, this option is incorrect.
In summary, the correct term for diseases acquired in hospital settings is "nosocomial diseases."