Organisms That Represent Public Health Concerns Can Be Recovered from Patients

question 10

Multiple Choice

Organisms that represent public health concerns can be recovered from patients in an acute care hospital. All of the following isolates are considered significant or major public health concerns that are reportable to public health jurisdictions to follow up as a potential outbreak, except

• A) Neisseria meningitis.
• B) West Nile virus.
• C) MRSA.
• D) encephalitis viruses.

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Definitions:

Deviance

A rephrasing of deviant, it refers to actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, often resulting in social disapproval.

Corporate Crimes

Illegal activities or offenses committed by individuals or organizations in the course of their corporate or professional capacities, often involving financial manipulation or environmental harm.

Social Status

An individual's position within a society, determined by various factors such as occupation, income, and education.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, often involving pain or loss to deter further wrongdoing.