Theories

question 29

Multiple Choice

Theories

• A) are never completely replaced in science because a better theory comes along.
• B) are not facts, but rather the best approximation possible at the present time.
• C) represent the known facts of current understanding.
• D) can be proven correct, if enough evidence is gathered.
• E) must be shown to be true by scientists.

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Definitions:

Health Care-Acquired Infection

An infection that a patient acquires while receiving treatment for another condition within a healthcare setting, also known as a nosocomial infection.

Aseptic Technique

The practice of preventing contamination by pathogens in medical settings through the application of strict sterile conditions.

Disinfection

The process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, to destroy bacteria.

Pathogenic Organisms

Microorganisms that can cause disease in their host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.