Which is used in the denominator in the postoperative infection rate?
A. Patients operated on
B. Surgical procedures
C. Surgical discharges
D. Surgical operations
E. Surgical discharge days
Answer: D
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a. Ingestion b. Inhalation c. Distribution d. Transdermal route
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While removing a hot radiator cap, a young man sustained partial-thickness burns to the anterior chest and both anterior arms. Based on the Rule of Nines, what percentage of his body surface area (BSA) has been burned?
A. 18% B. 27% C. 36% D. 45%