chapter 29 Flashcards
1
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what are the four common types of fever
A
intermittent fever, relapsing fever, remittent fever, sustained fever ( constant and spike)
2
Q
What is convection?
A
The transfer of heat away by air movement.
3
Q
What is conduction?
A
The transfer of heat from one object to another with DIRECT CONTACT.
4
Q
why are patients in health care settings at risk for acquired infections?
A
because of lower resistance to pathogens; increased exposure to pathogens, some of
which may be resistant to most antibiotics; and invasive procedures
