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lindiwe

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on: Jul 8, 2018
What is the best method for preventing hospital-acquired infections?
 
  a. Perform good hand washing before and after approaching every patient.
  b. Prevention is almost impossible due to the high infection rates in hospitals.
  c. Isolate every patient having surgery.
  d. Use contact isolation for every patient at risk.

Question 2

Adoption of universal precautions by health care workers is an example of
 
  a. Primary prevention
  b. Secondary prevention
  c. Tertiary prevention
  d. Specific protection


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nikmaaacs

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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