The type of infection that is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site is a(n) ____.
A. endogenous infection
B. opportunistic infection
C. healthcare-associated infection
D. exogenous infection
E. susceptible host
D. exogenous infection
An exogenous infection is one that is caused by the introduction of a pathogen from outside the body.
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A) Nullipara B) Polyuria C) Asymmetrical D) Bilateral
Postprandial refers to:
A) before eating B) after eating C) 2-hour fasting D) 12-hour fasting
The federal law that regulates companies that set up employee health and pension plans is known as
A. ERISA. B. CMS. C. FEHBP. D. MCO.
You have been summoned to a residence for a child who ingested a liquid pesticide. On scene, worried parents inform you that their 4-year-old son and some friends were playing in the garage and apparently found some pesticide, which their son says he tasted. Assessment indicates that he is alert, oriented, and crying and has some white powder around his mouth. After performing the initial
assessment and finding no life-threatening conditions, which of the following questions or statements is it imperative that the EMT make? A) "Do you think this was an intentional act?" B) "I need to see the other children." C) "Are all of his shots up to date?" D) "These chemicals need to be put out of reach."