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bclement10

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission involving fomites?
 
  a. Use of a sterile needle on a pneumonia patient
  b. Use of a dirty laryngoscope blade on an-other patient
  c. Drinking tap water
  d. Inhaling tuberculosis pathogens in the emergency department

Question 2

Which of the following factors increase the risk of surgical patients for developing postoperative pneumonia? 1. Obesity 2. Prolonged intubation 3. History of smoking 4. Elderly
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


chinwesucks

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

ANS: B
Instruments that have been inadequately cleaned between patients before disinfection or sterili-zation are an example of indirect contact transmission involving fomites.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients at highest risk include elderly persons, the severely obese, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or a history of smoking, and those having an artificial airway in place for long periods. Strong cough mechanism actually helps to prevent atelectasis and pneumonia.


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