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LaDunn

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on: Jul 16, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), the proposed and updated definition for VAP includes which of the following?
 
  1. Objective data
  2. Patient's family history
  3. A clearly defined time criteria
  4. Chest radiograph images
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

A mechanically ventilated patient is being assessed for her level of sedation. The patient is semi-asleep and responds to verbal commands. What score on the Ramsay Sedation Scale should be assigned to this patient?
 
  a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5


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amanda_14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) proposed an updated definition that was designed to improve the reporting criteria for VAP used by institutions. Although the CDC surveillance definition incorporates the general features of the ATS/IDSA definition, several points are noteworthy. The CDC surveillance defi-nition relies on the use of only objective data, clearly defined time criteria, and the exclusion of radiographic imaging to diagnose the presence of pneumonia in ventilated patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A patient who is semiasleep but responds to verbal commands would be given a score of 3 on the Ramsay Sedation Scale.


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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