Describe two ways increasing wound bioburden impedes wound healing
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should contain two of the following key points:
*Microbes compete with host cells for oxygen and nutrition.
*Bacterial exotoxins are cytotoxic to host cells.
*Bacterial endotoxins activate host inflammatory processes.
*Increasing bioburden can lead to infection, which will delay or impede wound healing.
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A) microdestruction. B) antiseptic. C) antisepsis. D) anesthesia.
To maintain CMA status, medical assistants must complete recertification every ________ years
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Contracts are composed of which of the following required elements?
A. A statement that details whether or not the contract is enforceable by law B. One of the two parties brings something to the bargain specified in the agreement C. One party makes an offer that the other party accepts D. All of the above E. None of the above
Give Dilaudid 250 milligrams IV from a vial that is labeled 5 milligrams per milliliter. Give ________
What will be an ideal response?