A BMI of Less Than Is an Indicator of High

question 12

Multiple Choice

A BMI of less than is an indicator of high risk for malnutrition.

• A) 21
• B) 22
• C) 23
• D) 24

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Definitions:

Surgical Site Infection

An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place, often causing complications.

Microorganism

A microscopic organism, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus, that can be pathogenic or beneficial in nature.

Surgical Asepsis

The elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique.

Biological Sterilization Indicator

Devices that contain microorganisms of known resistance to a particular sterilization process, used to verify the effectiveness of the process.