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

Grasp the concept of opportunity cost in decision-making processes.

Distinguish between private and common ownership and its implications on care and conservation of resources.

Appreciate the role of technology and efficient communication in reducing transaction costs and enabling greater volumes of trade.

Understand the economic rationale for specialization and comparative advantage in producing goods and services.

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Definitions:

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study and whose data is collected for analysis.

Tested Once

Refers to conducting a particular test or experiment only one time under a specific set of conditions or parameters.

Tested Twice

The act of conducting a test or evaluation on the same subject or group twice to compare results, check for consistency, or measure change.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or research, providing data for analysis.