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What is the most common source of transmission of microorganisms in the OR?
 
  a. Instruments
  b. Faulty ventilation system
  c. Infection
  d. Surgical team

Question 2

What treatment is recommended by the CDC as a onetime treatment for newborn babies?
 
  a. Chicken pox vaccine
  b. Instillation of 0.5 erythromycin into the eyes.
  c. B-12 shot
  d. Circumcision


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
People remain the major source of microorganisms in the OR environment. The surgical team is the most common source of transmission, followed by contaminated instrumentation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The CDC recommends that babies receive a onetime dose of 0.5 ophthalmic ointment instilled into their eyes within 1 hour, to protect against contamination by vaginal secretions of an infected mother.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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