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A nosocomial infection is a?
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Hospital-acqired infection
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Which is not a major type of nosocomial infection?
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Dermatologic Infections
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According the CDC, the estimated annual cost of managing nosocomial infections in the United States is?
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$4.5 billion
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Handwashing compliance seems to be poor because of?
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Increased workloads and time constraints.
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Interventions that have proven to be effective in improving handwashing practices include?
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Sustained feedback on handwashing behavior or patient infection rates.
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For handwashing, lathered hands should be washed for?
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10-15 seconds
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The layer of skin that serves as a semi-permeable barrier to moisture, chemicals, and microbes is?
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Epidermis
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Damaged Skin?
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Harbors higher bacterial counts.
Sheds more skim squams Increases the risk of nosocomial infections |
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Skin irritations can be caused by?
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Frequent handwashing/scrubbing
Use of scrub brushes and sponges, coupled with antimicrobial agents. Cold, dry weather. |
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The transepidermal water loss test is a lab test that?
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Measures water loss from the skin and indicates skim damage.
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