Postoperative infection can originate only in the OR from a break in technique by the surgeon or team
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Infection can occur in any area where microorganisms can be transferred into the body through any orifice.
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a. Spiral b. Greenstick c. Transverse d. Comminuted
A female patient who is eight and a half months pregnant states that she does not feel well and is weak with clammy skin. She denies chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. She states that she did vomit earlier in the morning and still feels somewhat nauseated. She is alert and oriented and has a patent airway. She is breathing 18 times per minute and has a heart rate of 88 beats per
minute. Her blood pressure is 116/70 mmHg and SpO2 reading of 95% on room air. The most appropriate care for this patient should include: A) oxygen at 15 lpm via nonrebreather face mask. B) rapid transport to a hospital with specialized obstetric services. C) quiet and calm transport in the supine position. D) refusal of transport with suggested follow-up with her obstetrician.
The body systems of the Imaging Section include which of the following?
A. Eyes B. Veins C. Skin D. All of these E. None of these
Which one of the following statements about the use of an escort to drive a critical patient to the hospital is true?
A) "It is actually safer, because traffic is cleared ahead of the ambulance." B) "It should be used as a last resort, because it increases the risk of an accident." C) "It is a safe way to get a critical patient to the hospital quickly and should be used when needed." D) "It is safer if the ambulance transporting the patient goes first and is followed by the second emergency vehicle."