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luminitza

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a preventive measure that should be followed to reduce postoperative wound infections?
 
  a. Do not operate on infected patients.
  b. Control exogenous infections.
  c. Decrease number of air exchanges in the OR suite.
  d. Increase turnover rate of cleaning OR suites in between cases.

Question 2

First intention wound healing is the desired method of healing after an incised aseptic wound is accurately approximated.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


sultana.d

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

ANS: B
Preventive measures to reduce postoperative wound infections should focus on adhering to aseptic and sterile techniques and standard precautions with all patients; controlling endogenous infection, having meticulous surgical technique and wound closure; reducing exogenous or environmental sources of contamination, such as airborne microorganisms; thorough and prompt cleansing and debridement of traumatic wounds; preventing intraoperative contamination of a wound; using prophylactic antibiotics appropriately; handwashing frequently; and providing sterile technique for dressing changes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Healing by first intention is desired after primary union. First intention wound healing takes place in three steps.


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