Question

multiple choice question
in the medical office, the most common ssis seen are ______.
options:

• superficial incisional
• open/space
• deep incisional
• noninvasive

Explanation:

In medical offices, superficial incisional surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common. Superficial incisional SSIs involve the skin and subcutaneous tissue, and are more frequently encountered in outpatient or office - based procedures compared to deep incisional or other types. Non - invasive procedures don't have incisions to develop incisional SSIs, and “open/space” is not a standard classification for SSIs in this context.

Answer:

A. superficial incisional (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with A being superficial incisional, B open/space, C deep incisional, D noninvasive)