An HIV-positive patient presents to the ED complaining of shortness of breath and non-productive cough. Chest x-ray shows diffuse interstitial infiltrates, and O2 saturation is 85% on room air. All of the following statements regarding this patient's probable diagnosis are TRUE, EXCEPT

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An HIV-positive patient presents to the ED complaining of shortness of breath and non-productive cough. Chest x-ray shows diffuse interstitial infiltrates, and O2 saturation is 85% on room air. All of the following statements regarding this patient's probable diagnosis are TRUE, EXCEPT

A. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients B. Pentamidine isothionate is an effective alternate therapy to TMP-SMX C. A normal chest x-ray rules out acute PCP infection D. A normal CXR

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

To reduce the risks of UTI in HCFs which of the following is correct?

A. Avoid unnecessary catheterization B. Irrigate with antiseptic solutions C. Aseptic techniques should be followed during insertion D. Use of a condom catheter in a male when prolonged catheterization is indicated

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The most frequently performed parasitological test is

A. Occult blood test B. Concentration technique C. Direct microscopy D. None of the above.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

What is the single most important reason for healthcare workers to practise good hand hygiene?

A. To remove visible soiling from hands B. To prevent transfer of bacteria from the home to the hospital C. To prevent transfer of bacteria from the hospital to the home D. To prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The main reasons for hand hygiene non-compliance reported by the healthcare workers are:

A. Too busy to perform hand hygiene B. Frequent handwashing results in skin irritation C. It's easier to use gloves than to wash hands D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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