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What factor plays a key role in affecting host susceptibility to infection?
What factor plays a key role in affecting host susceptibility to infection?
- Normal pH levels
- Elevated WBCs
- Age, sex, and hereditary factors
- Body’s white blood cells (correct)
Which laboratory data can indicate the presence of infection?
Which laboratory data can indicate the presence of infection?
- (Negative) culture in urine, blood, sputum, wound
- Decreased ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
- Decrease in specific types of white blood cells
- Pathogens in urine, blood, sputum or drainage cultures (correct)
Which activity is part of medical asepsis?
Which activity is part of medical asepsis?
- Using surgical aseptic technique
- Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter
- Applying sterile drapes during a procedure
- Hand hygiene and wearing gloves (correct)
What is the purpose of obtaining a Culture & Sensitivity (C&S)?
What is the purpose of obtaining a Culture & Sensitivity (C&S)?
Why is it important to adjust antimicrobials based on Culture & Sensitivity results?
Why is it important to adjust antimicrobials based on Culture & Sensitivity results?
What is the significance of an elevated ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) in the context of infection?
What is the significance of an elevated ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) in the context of infection?
In what scenario would you use surgical asepsis?
In what scenario would you use surgical asepsis?
'Intact skin and mucous membranes' are essential factors affecting which aspect?
'Intact skin and mucous membranes' are essential factors affecting which aspect?
What is the purpose of the inflammatory response?
What is the purpose of the inflammatory response?
Which of the following is NOT a type of inflammatory exudate?
Which of the following is NOT a type of inflammatory exudate?
What is the role of chemotaxis in the inflammatory response?
What is the role of chemotaxis in the inflammatory response?
Which of the following is NOT a cellular response in the inflammatory process?
Which of the following is NOT a cellular response in the inflammatory process?
What chemical mediator is responsible for increasing vascular permeability in inflammation?
What chemical mediator is responsible for increasing vascular permeability in inflammation?
Which statement is true about infection and inflammation?
Which statement is true about infection and inflammation?
What does exudate formation consist of in the context of inflammation?
What does exudate formation consist of in the context of inflammation?
What is the purpose of Complement system in inflammation?
What is the purpose of Complement system in inflammation?
Which type of Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to Vancomycin?
Which type of Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to Vancomycin?
Which of the following is an example of a Carbapenem-Resistant organism?
Which of the following is an example of a Carbapenem-Resistant organism?
What is one of the targeted Health Care-Associated Infections mentioned in the text?
What is one of the targeted Health Care-Associated Infections mentioned in the text?
Which infection is associated with Central-line use?
Which infection is associated with Central-line use?
What is the major body fluid excluded from Standard Precautions?
What is the major body fluid excluded from Standard Precautions?
Which additional practice was included in Standard Precautions?
Which additional practice was included in Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is a notable health care-associated infection caused by bacteria mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a notable health care-associated infection caused by bacteria mentioned in the text?
What is a key behavior recommended in case of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?
What is a key behavior recommended in case of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?
What is the purpose of using ice within the first 24 hours after a soft tissue injury?
What is the purpose of using ice within the first 24 hours after a soft tissue injury?
Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of acute local infection?
Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of acute local infection?
What is the typical color and characteristic of a mature scar formed during the healing process?
What is the typical color and characteristic of a mature scar formed during the healing process?
Which type of wound healing process involves wounds with extensive tissue loss?
Which type of wound healing process involves wounds with extensive tissue loss?
In which phase of healing do fibroblasts disappear as the scar becomes stronger?
In which phase of healing do fibroblasts disappear as the scar becomes stronger?
What does RICE stand for in the context of treating soft tissue injuries?
What does RICE stand for in the context of treating soft tissue injuries?
Which phase of wound healing involves granulation from edges in and from bottom up?
Which phase of wound healing involves granulation from edges in and from bottom up?
What type of wound healing is associated with delayed primary intention due to delayed suturing of the wound?
What type of wound healing is associated with delayed primary intention due to delayed suturing of the wound?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wound that would heal through secondary intention?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wound that would heal through secondary intention?
