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TEST 1 Flashcards

1
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After becoming certified a phlebotomist might need to complete ____

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continuing education program

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2
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what needs to be earned to remain certified

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continuing education units

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3
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what organization approves phlebotomy training programs

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national accrediting agency for clinical lab sciences (NAACLS)

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4
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informed consent

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a patient must be informed of intended treatment and their risks before they are preformed

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5
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which law requires procedures to be in place to protect the privacy of a patient’s protected health info

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HIPPA

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6
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NAACLS

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national accrediting agency for clinical lab sciences

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7
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what does the NAACLS approve

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phlebotomy training programs

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8
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what needs to be completed for credits for participation in a continuing ed program

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continuing education

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9
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certification

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documents evidence of proficiency in practice

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10
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licensure

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grants permission to perform a service or procedure

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11
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autologous donation

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when patient donate their blood for use during their own surgery

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12
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standard precautions method type

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infection control method

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13
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standard precautions

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uses barrier protection and work control practice to prevent direct skin contact with blood, other body fluids, and tissues from other people

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14
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what does OSHA stand for

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occupational safety and health administration

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15
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OSHA responsibility

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workplace safety

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16
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nosocomial infection

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infection acquired during a hospital stay

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17
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what is another name for nosocomial infection

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health care-associated infection

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18
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reverse isolation

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when a patient is placed in a protective environment for the purpose of protecting an immunocompromised patient from infectious agent

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19
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phlebitis

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inflammation of a vein

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20
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-emia

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blood condition

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21
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hepato

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refers to the liver

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22
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thromb

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refers to clotting

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23
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cardio

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refers to the heart

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24
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inter

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refers to between

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25
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intra

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refers to within

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26
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-oma

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refers to a tumor

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27
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phlebo

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refers to vein

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28
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hyperglycemia

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diabetes mellitus

endocrine disorder

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29
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hemoglobin

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contain oxygen in RBC

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30
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additive

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promote or prevent certain changes in the blood sample

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31
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who is in charge of the clinical lab

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pathologist

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32
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what Department can draw arterial blood gas

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respiratory therapy

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33
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what are coagulation test performed on

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plasma

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34
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what kind of anticoagulant do coagulation test contain

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sodium citrate

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35
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what kind of test is ran in hematology

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CBC

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36
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what does diff mean

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slide

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37
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what are the most common test in microbio

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culture and sensitivity (C&S)

wound cultures

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38
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who mandates regulations of all facilities that preform patient testing

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CLIA 88

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39
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function of anticoagulant

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prevents blood from clotting

40
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how long do you centrifuge a tiger tube

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30 mins

41
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how long does it take for a tiger tube to clot

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45-60 mins

42
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if a tube is rocked too hard what happens

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the serum will be pink

43
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what should always be done to the needle after a draw

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safety engineering features

44
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what should never be done to the needle

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detach from the plastic tube holder

45
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where are needles disposed of after a draw

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sharps container

46
Q

what is the first thing you should do if a chemical is spilt on you

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flush the affected area for 15 mins

47
Q

what kind of fire is a class C

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electrical equipment

48
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what kind of extinguisher is used on a class C fire

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C extinguisher

49
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what does CPR stand for

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

50
Q

what are the steps for preforming CPR

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determine whether the victim is conscious

if a patient is breathing normally perform chest compressions

51
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what kind of rxn occurs when a patient is allergic to latex

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irritant contact dermatitis

52
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what are the symptoms of latex sensitivity

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redness, swelling, and itching

53
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true or false: symptoms of latex sensitivity happen in mins to hours after exposure

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true

54
Q

what is the most important way to stop the spread of infection

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hand washing for 20 sec

55
Q

what is the correct order for putting on PPE

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gown
mask
gloves

56
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true or false: employers can charge you to get immunizations

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false

57
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what does the root word hepato mean

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liver

58
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what does the root word phlebo mean

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vein

59
Q

what does the prefix word internal mean

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between

60
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what does the prefix word leuko mean

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white

61
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what does the prefix word erthro mean

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red

62
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what does the suffix word -emia mean

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blood condition

63
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what does the suffix word -oma mean

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tumor, growth

64
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what does CDC stand for

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centers for disease control and prevention

65
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what does qns stand for

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quantity not sufficient

66
Q

phlebotomy skills

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organized
interpersonal skills
being able to handle stress

67
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the monitoring system for institutions that train phlebotomist is known as

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accreditation

68
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personal characteristic of a professional phlebotomist

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dependability
honesty
compassion

69
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when a patient in the hospital refuses to have blood drawn, the phlebotomist should

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notify the patient’s nurse to ensure that the physician or other ordering practitioner is notified promptly

70
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fiscal services is responsible for

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admitting, medical records, and billing

71
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what department uses radioisotopes to perform tests

A

nuclear medicine

72
Q

the analytic tool used to ID cell markers in HIV patients is

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a flow cytometer

73
Q

aPTT testing monitors

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heparin therapy

74
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the type of chemistry test associated with drug analysis is known as

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toxicology

75
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the _____ department ID pathogenic microorganisms in patient samples

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microbio

76
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occult blood testing is performed on

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feces

77
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independent labs that analyze samples from other healthcare facilities are known as

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reference lab

78
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when mixing acids and water you should

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add acid to water

79
Q

chemicals should be

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labeled properly

80
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the 1st action to take in the event of fire is to

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remove patient from danger

81
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in the event of electric shock the first thing you should do is

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attempt to turn off the electrical equipment

82
Q

what does the NFPA symbol warn about

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fire
chemical stability
health

83
Q

safety equipment in the lab may include what

A

personal protective equipment
an emergency shower
eyewash station

84
Q

an SDS provides info on what

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chemicals

85
Q

reaction to latex products may include

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irritant contact dermatitis
allergic contact dermatitis
anaphylaxis

86
Q

the yellow diamond in the NFPA label indicates

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reactivity warning

87
Q

what is considered a pathogen

A

bacteria
viruses
fungi

88
Q

varicella-zoster is the cause of

A

chickenpox

89
Q

HIV is the causative agent of

A

AIDS

90
Q

true or false: insects are vectors

A

true

91
Q

some types of escherichia coli are normal flora of the

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colon

92
Q

Although standard precautions apply to all potentially infectious situation TBP’s are chosen based on

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the potential means of transmission of the disease or condition

93
Q

ten percent bleach used as a cleaning agent should be made fresh every

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day

94
Q

the continuous links in the chain of infection are, in order

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source, means of transmission, and susceptible host

95
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the purpose of a protective environment for highly immunosuppressed patient is to

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prevent transmission of infection to the patient

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