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lracut11

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Patients undergoing corticosteroid therapy have an increased risk of nosocomial infection from which of the following common pathogens?
 
  a. Candida albicans c. Streptococcus pneumoniae
  b. Enterobacteriaceae sp. d. Staphylococus epi-dermidis

Question 2

Safe needle practice calls for which of the following?
 
  a. Needles should not be recapped.
  b. Recap the needle with two hands.
  c. Gloves are not necessary when drawing blood.
  d. Dispose of the needle in a hazardous waste bag.


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tennis14576

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

ANS: A
Corticosteroid therapy disrupts the normal flora of the oral cavity, leaving the patient at risk for the development of Candida albicans, which is otherwise known as thrush.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Needles should not be recapped. When it is necessary to recap a syringe, both hands should never be used; instead, use the one-hand scoop technique or a mechanical device to recap syringe needles safely. Gloves should always be worn when using a needle to draw blood. Needles must be disposed of in a biohazard sharps (i.e., hard plastic) container.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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