Which of the Following Patients Is at Highest Risk for Developing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is at highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolus?

• A) 36-year-old woman with a history of alcohol abuse who is recovering from a gastric ulcer
• B) 21-year-old male with a hemophilia bleeding disorder
• C) 72-year-old male who is recovering from hip replacement surgery in the hospital
• D) 28-year-old woman who had a baby 6 months earlier

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Definitions:

Aseptic Technique

A set of practices aimed at preventing contamination from pathogens to minimize the risk of infection, particularly in medical procedures.

Surgical Asepsis

Methods employed to keep an environment free from germs and to avoid infection during surgery.

Antiseptic

Substances used on living tissues and skin to reduce the risk of infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.

Microbial Growth

The increase in number of microorganisms in a population, often observed in a controlled or natural environment.