A Hospital Is Using Surveillance

question 3

Multiple Choice

A hospital is using surveillance. Which of the following describes the rationale for this action?

• A) To protect the public against isolated patients
• B) To eliminate pathogens from the environment
• C) To improve quality of care and outcomes
• D) To decrease the incidence of ventilator-acquired pneumonia

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Definitions:

Trichromatic Theory

The theory that color vision is made possible by three types of cones, some of which respond to red light, some to green, and some to blue.

Active Touching

The process of using one’s own touch or motion to explore objects and environment, playing a critical role in sensory perception.

Thalamus

A structure within the brain that acts as a relay station for incoming sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas in the cortex for processing.