At What Point in the SSI Control Timeline Is a Patient

question 53

Multiple Choice

At what point in the SSI control timeline is a patient educated about incision care?

• A) pre-admission infection controls
• B) post-admission, preoperative infection controls
• C) infection control during surgery
• D) post-operative infection control
• E) discharge infection control

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Definitions:

Participants Informed

A practice in research where participants are given comprehensive details about the study they are part of, including its purpose and potential risks.

Schachter-Singer Experiment

A psychological experiment that demonstrated the role of cognitive factors in emotional experience, particularly highlighting the interaction of physiological arousal and cognitive labels in emotion.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions result from the perception of bodily reactions to stimuli, implying that physical arousal precedes the emotional experience.

Visceral Reactions

Refers to the instinctive, deep-seated physical reactions that occur in response to a stimulus, often bypassing rational thought.