A 25-Year-Old Man with Multiple Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle

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Multiple Choice

A 25-year-old man with multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident develops osteomyelitis while in the hospital.  The organism is identified as methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and antibiotics are started.  Which of the following is the most important measure to reduce the risk of transmission to other patients?

• A)Contact precautions
• B)Hand hygiene
• C)Isolation precautions
• D)Masks
• E)Restricting visitors

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Definitions:

Fractures

Breaks in bones, which can vary in severity from small cracks to complete breaks.

Bone Thickening

The process of increasing bone density and size, often in response to increased stress or load, to enhance skeletal strength and durability.

Cardiovascular System

The body's system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.

Osteoporosis

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to the loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.