The C-section rate is not based on the number of patients discharged but, rather, the number of deliveries.

Postoperative infections or surgical site infections (SSIs) occur before surgery.

What is the postoperative death rate for University Hospital for the first quarter of this year. Express in a percent. Round to two decimal places.   Number of surgical operations              307       Number of patients operated on           290 Number of postoperative infections       010 Number of postoperative deaths (within 10 days)           005

A surgical case in which no infection existed prior to surgery is called:

Which of the following describes a Colles’ fracture?

88 year old female presents today to the primary care office.  In what situation would influenza vaccine be contraindicated?

A condition in which bone loss exceeds bone formation leading to thin and fragile bones.  

Interpret 2+ deep tendon reflex of patella

Don’t need to do anything–just go ahead and open the exam while Honorlock is running.   Chapter 15 Homework

 The nurse working in long-term care is assessing clients at risk for the development of a pressure injury. Which of the following clients would be most at risk?