The patient whose ________ is compromised or suppressed is threatened with postoperative infection and delayed wound healing

A. respiratory system C. basic human needs
B. immune system D. nervous system


ANS: B

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Which of the following is appropriate when two EMTs are performing CPR on an adult patient?

A) Compressions of at least 100 per minute B) Airway reassessment after every 30 compressions C) Compression to ventilation rate of 15:2 D) Delivery of ventilations while compressions are being provided

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What will be an ideal response?

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A 45-year-old male develops maggots in his surgical wound site. What infection control practices could have prevented this infestation?

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