Which of the following is NOT a purpose for debridement?
A. To decrease wound odor
B. To decrease bacterial concentration within a wound
C. To decrease the effectiveness of topical antimicrobials
D. To shorten the inflammatory phase of wound healing
C
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Which of the following is the most important infection control procedure for anyone who has direct patient contact?
a. Sterile latex gloves c. Hand hygiene b. Disposal of sharps d. Face masks
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a clinically significant condition?
A) Requires therapeutic treatment B) Requires clinical evaluation C) Requires diagnostic procedures D) Has no impact on future healthcare needs
A raised area, usually oval or circular, that is filled with fluid is a ____________
a. hematoma b. blister c. plaque d. papule
Following exposure to an industrial pesticide, a patient is responsive to pain only, is coughing up copious secretions, and has a heart rate of 40 beats/min. Priority treatment for this patient includes:
A) pralidoxime. B) oral suctioning. C) atropine sulfate. D) tracheal intubation.