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moongchi

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The most effective and least expensive treatment of puerperal infection is prevention. Which of the following is important in this strategy?
 
  1. Large doses of vitamin C during pregnancy
  2. Prophylactic antibiotics
  3. Strict aseptic technique, including handwashing, by all health care personnel
  4. Limited protein and fat intake

Question 2

Which of the following is not a bone in the fetal skull?
 
  1. Parietals
  2. Temporals
  3. Fontanels
  4. Occipitals



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Good nutrition to control anemia is a preventive measure. Increased iron intake assists in preventing anemia.
2. Incorrect. Antibiotics may be given to manage the presence of infection. Antibiotics are not a cost-effective measure to prevent postpartum infection.
3. Correct. Strict adherence by all health care personnel to aseptic techniques during child-birth and the postpartum period is very important and the least expensive measure to prevent infection.
4. Incorrect. Good nutrition to control anemia is a preventive measure. Limiting protein and fat intake will not help prevent anemia or prevent infection.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. The fetal skull has two parietals, two temporals, the occipital bone, and the frontal bone. The fontanels are membrane-filled spaces.
3. Correct. The fetal skull has two parietals, two temporals, the occipital bone, and the frontal bone. The fontanels are membrane-filled spaces.




moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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