Which of the following is most beneficial in limiting the spread of nosocomial infections?

A) Limiting the patient's visitors B) Use of prophylactic antibiotics
C) Use of standard and contact precautions D) Surveillance cultures of patients and personnel


C

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a. 1000 of a unit b. 100 of a unit c. 10 of a unit d. a base unit of 1

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The patient has a right to

A) deny any treatment. B) give informed consent for any treatment. C) expect the appropriate standard of care. D) all of the above.

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During a patient's first prenatal visit, a complete blood count will be performed to check her ___ level and screen for infection

A) iron B) calcium C) phosphorus D) magnesium

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Which of the following laboratory results best represents a patient with Paget's disease?

A. Decreased urinary hydroxyproline, increased serum alkaline phosphatase B. Increased urinary hydroxyproline, decreased serum alkaline phosphatase C. Normal urinary hydroxyproline, normal serum alkaline phosphatase D. Decreased urinary hydroxyproline, decreased serum alkaline phosphatase

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