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Supplemental oxygen administration has been clinically tested and shown to be effective in reducing SSIs in all types of surgical procedures.
Supplemental oxygen administration has been clinically tested and shown to be effective in reducing SSIs in all types of surgical procedures.
False
Hyperglycemia has been associated with negative impacts on innate immunity and maintaining glucose control during surgery can reduce the risk of SSI.
Hyperglycemia has been associated with negative impacts on innate immunity and maintaining glucose control during surgery can reduce the risk of SSI.
True
Insulating devices have not been developed to maintain core body temperature during major operative procedures.
Insulating devices have not been developed to maintain core body temperature during major operative procedures.
False
Delayed primary closure is not a viable option for highly contaminated wounds
Delayed primary closure is not a viable option for highly contaminated wounds
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All surgical site infections have the same management principles
All surgical site infections have the same management principles
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Postexposure management is not important in preventing infection following bloodborne pathogen exposure
Postexposure management is not important in preventing infection following bloodborne pathogen exposure
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Healthcare personnel who may come into contact with blood and body fluids should be vaccinated against hepatitis A.
Healthcare personnel who may come into contact with blood and body fluids should be vaccinated against hepatitis A.
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The risk of hepatitis B virus seroconversion after a percutaneous injury ranges from 23% to 62% depending on the hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) status of the source person.
The risk of hepatitis B virus seroconversion after a percutaneous injury ranges from 23% to 62% depending on the hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) status of the source person.
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The average risk of seroconversion after a percutaneous injury involving blood infected with HIV is higher than that involving blood infected with hepatitis C virus.
The average risk of seroconversion after a percutaneous injury involving blood infected with HIV is higher than that involving blood infected with hepatitis C virus.
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