Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Hospital-Acquired Infections

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding hospital-acquired infections?

• A) The incidence rate of HAI is at crisis level in United States hospitals.
• B) The incidence rate of HAI has risen steadily over the last couple of decades,
• C) HAIs are linked to the quality of care processes that patients receive and their hospital environment.
• D) HAIs are linked to the preexisting severity of the patient's condition upon admission.

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Definitions:

Venous Flow

The movement of blood back to the heart through the veins, an essential component of the circulatory system's function.

Humming Sound

A low, steady continuous sound made by vibrating an object or by humans in vocalization.

Weak, Thready Pulse

A pulse that is difficult to feel and often indicates a decrease in blood volume or pressure.

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt, typically used in a medical context to describe something detectable on physical examination.