When Filing an Incident Report, What Is the Time Frame

question 14

Multiple Choice

When filing an incident report, what is the time frame in which it should be completed?

• A)Within 8 hours of the incident
• B)Within 12 hours of the incident
• C)Within 24 hours of the incident
• D)Within 2 weeks of the incident

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Bacteria

Bacteria that can live and grow in environments lacking oxygen.

Wound Drainage

The flow of fluid, which may contain blood, pus, or other liquids, from a wound, indicating the body's response to injury or infection.

Exudate

Fluid, such as pus or clear fluid, that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues as a result of inflammation or injury.

Superficial Wounds

Injuries that affect only the surface layers of the skin, often requiring minimal medical treatment.