Which of the following factors are considered to be risk factors for developing ventilator associated pneumonia? I. female gender II. age greater than 40 years III. duration of mechanical ventilation IV. enteral feeding
A. III, IV only
B. I, II, III only
C. I, II, IV only
D. II, III, IV only
?ANS: A
A. Correct response: VAP is the leading cause of mortality from nosocomial infections. Numerous risk factors are involved in the development of VAP. Included among the risk factors are: male gender, age greater than 59 years, supine head position, re-intubation, duration of mechanical ventilation, and enteral feeding. Refer to Box 14-1 on page 268 of the text for the complete list of risk factors for developing VAP.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A
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