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iveyjurea

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Approximately what percent of hospitalized patients develop a health careassociated infection?
 
  a. 1
  b. 4
  c. 10
  d. 25

Question 2

Which group or organization regulates the storage of medical gases?
 
  a. The Department of Transportation (DOT)
  b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  c. The Joint Commission (TJC)
  d. HIPPA


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

ANS: B
Patients are at risk for developing infections during their hospital stay. A recent study estimated that 4 of hospitalized patients in the United States develop a health careassociated infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulates the storage of medical gases. Monitoring is done by The Joint Commission.


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