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casperchen82

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on: Jul 16, 2018
While caring for a patient on a mechanical ventilator, you notice that condensation has accumulated in the ventilator tubing. You know that this places the patient at greater risk of
 A) infection.
  B) embolism.
  C) sleep apnea.
  D) aspiration.

Question 2

Spores
 A) can live in the environment for a long time.
  B) are easily eliminated with alcohol hand cleaner.
  C) cannot live long outside the human body.
  D) are not a common concern in health care.


juiceman1987

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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