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RRMR

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is an example of a hospital-acquired infection?
 
  a. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection
  b. Diabetic gangrene
  c. Gunshot wound septicemia
  d. Tuberculosis

Question 2

Which is an example of an impervious barrier used in a surgical procedure?
 
  a. Sterile drapes
  b. OR bed sheet
  c. Plastic pillowcase cover
  d. Clean garbage liner


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

ANS: A
An infection is considered hospital associated or acquired (formerly referred to as nosocomial) during the course of health care if it was neither present nor incubating when the patient was admitted. Medicare does not pay for HAI.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Impervious barriers such as sterile drapes, gowns, and gloves protect sterile areas, isolate surgical sites, and keep the number of microorganisms to a minimum.


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