What is the chain of infection, and how does it relate to our goal of stopping the spread of infection?

What will be an ideal response?


The chain of infection is a pathway of infection that begins with a creation of a source of infection and the transportation of the pathogen, ending with entry into the body. To prevent the spread of infection, the chain must be broken at some point along the way.

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Which statement is true regarding articular congruency of the hip joint?

a. The hip joint is not considered to be a naturally congruent joint. b. The acetabulum is larger than the femoral head and entirely covers the head. c. A combination of hip flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation gives the hip joint its most congruent position. d. A combination of extension and adduction gives the hip its most congruent position.

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Using the ______ button will automatically put in punctuation and capitalization when setting up a new patient profile.

A. [tab] B. [shift] C. [enter] D. Right (clicking the mouse)

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NIV can be used successfully in neonates for which of the following?

a. Severe ventilatory impairment b. Persistent apnea c. After extubation d. Cleft palate

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The histopathology of an oral mucosal factitial injury would most likely show which of the following?

a. Ulceration b. Acanthosis c. Vesiculation d. Dysplasia e. Granuloma formation

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