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danielfitts88

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How do endotracheal tubes increase the risk of infection?
 
  a. By increasing bleeding risks
  b. Providing surfaces for biofilms to develop
  c. By reducing neutrophil effectiveness
  d. By increasing mucociliary escalator clear-ance

Question 2

Improper storage or handling of medical gas cylinders can result in which of the following? 1. Increased risk of fire 2. Explosive releases of high-pressure gas 3. Toxic effects of some gases 4. A contained environment
 
  a. 1, 2 and 4 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only


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

ANS: B
Endotracheal tubes allow pathogens to increase the risk of infection by impeding local host de-fenses and providing biofilms that may facilitate adherence of pathogens.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
All of the above result from improper storage and handling of medical gas cylinders.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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