An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


healthcare-associated  or  
healthcare associated  or  
health care associated
An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a healthcare-associated infection, or HAI.

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A. Erythema B. Cellulitis C. Lymphangitis D. Lymphitis

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Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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A) True B) False

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A) plague and anthrax. B) chlorine and phosgene. C) anthrax and phosgene. D) botulinum and gamma radiation.

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