Digests

question 5

Multiple Choice

Digests

• A) are secondary authority
• B) contain case summaries and references to other research materials
• C) serve as indexes to cases and allow the researcher to locate the relevant
• D) b and c
• E) a, b, and c

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Definitions:

Excretions

Bodily processes of eliminating waste materials, such as through urine, feces, sweat, or exhalation.

Hand Hygiene

Practices, including proper hand washing, that are essential in preventing the spread of infections, especially important in healthcare settings.

Bacteremia

The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, which can be transient, continuous, or intermittent.

Blood Cultures

Laboratory tests conducted to detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood, often used to diagnose infections.