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storky111

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at higher risk for infection with which of the following organisms?
 
  1. Haemophilus influenzae
  2. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  3. Moraxella catarrhalis
  4. Staphylococcus aureus
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

Question 2

The incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia for all intubated patients is ___________.
 
  a. 8-28
  b. 15-35
  c. 25-50
  d. 38-76


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vickybb89

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

ANS: B
Patients with COPD have an increased risk for infection with H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, and M. catarrhalis, whereas patients with cystic fibrosis are susceptible to P. aeruginosa and S. aureus infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The incidence of VAP ranges from 8 to 28 for all intubated patients.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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