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imowrer

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A nursing home recently has had a significant number of nosocomial infections. Which of the following measures might be instituted to decrease this trend?
 
  A) mandating antibiotics for all nursing home residents
  B) having written infection-prevention practices for all employees
  C) requiring all employees to have monthly screenings for skin flora
  D) restricting visitors and community activities for residents

Question 2

A patient arrives at the Emergency Department with nausea, hematemesis, fever, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. There is a suspicion the patient has been exposed to the anthrax bacillus. What category of medications will be administered?
 
  A) antimicrobials B) narcotics C) antihistamines D) antacids



nicoleclaire22

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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