Which Health-Care Environments Are Particularly Prone to Incidents of Increased

question 3

Short Answer

Which health-care environments are particularly prone to incidents of increased health-care-associated infections? ____________________

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them.

Disposable Instruments

Medical tools designed for single use to prevent cross-contamination between patients and ensure sterility.

Curettes

Surgical instruments shaped like a small spoon or scoop, used to remove tissue, debris, or growths from a body cavity.

Ophthalmoscope

A medical device used by healthcare professionals to examine the interior structures of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.