A Contraceptive with a Failure Rate of 1% Means Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

A contraceptive with a failure rate of 1% means which of the following?

• A) One out of every 100 women using this method will become pregnant every year.
• B) One out of every 100 women using this method will ever become pregnant.
• C) A woman using this method has a 1% chance of getting pregnant each time she has intercourse.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Tracheostomy Care

The maintenance and care procedures for a tracheostomy, which includes cleaning and changing the tracheostomy tube and monitoring for complications.

Acute Care Setting

A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.

Clean Technique

A method used to prevent contamination and reduce the spread of pathogens, mainly through thorough handwashing and the use of sterile gloves.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube

A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or medication administration.