SSI

What are some infection control practices currently in use? (List multiple answers)
What does SSI stand for in the medical world?
A. Severe Surgery Infection B. Surgical Site Infection C. Standard Surgical Infraction D. Surgical Site Infraction E. Standard Surgical Infection F. Severe Surgical Infection
What percentage of SSI associated deaths are directly attributable to the SSI?
A. 25% B. 57% C. 50% D. 75% E. 85%
What percentage of SSI are preventable?
An SSI can increase potential mortality by how much?
A. 86% B. 53% C. 91% D. 68% E. 77% F. 84% G. 57% H. 72% I. 66%
What are some intraoperative risk factors? (List multiple answers)
SSI account for what percent of HAI?
A. 15% B. 30% C. 20% D. 40% E. 50%

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What are some infection control practices currently in use? (List multiple answers)
sterilization, surgical technique, OR ventilation, positive pressure, antimicrobial gloves, barriers, hand hygenie
What does SSI stand for in the medical world?
A. Severe Surgery Infection B. Surgical Site Infection C. Standard Surgical Infraction D. Surgical Site Infraction E. Standard Surgical Infection F. Severe Surgical Infection
What percentage of SSI associated deaths are directly attributable to the SSI?
A. 25% B. 57% C. 50% D. 75% E. 85%
What percentage of SSI are preventable?
60%
An SSI can increase potential mortality by how much?
A. 86% B. 53% C. 91% D. 68% E. 77% F. 84% G. 57% H. 72% I. 66%
What are some intraoperative risk factors? (List multiple answers)
longer procedure duration, blood transfusions, breach in asepsis, inappropriate antibiotic redosing, inadequate gloving, inappropriate surgical scrub, poor glycemic control, wound closure, inappropriate normothermia, inappropriate surgical attire
SSI account for what percent of HAI?
A. 15% B. 30% C. 20% D. 40% E. 50%

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