In an Outbreak Investigation and in the Collection of Routine

question 5

Multiple Choice

In an outbreak investigation and in the collection of routine surveillance data, what sorts of activities are critical?

• A) Microbiologists' awareness of the processes that occur in a routine investigation
• B) Alerting the public health department about potential outbreaks
• C) Analyzing data on antimicrobial susceptibility from pathogens in the hospital so the health care providers understand the type of antimicrobials that must be used
• D) Collecting, processing, reporting, and reviewing pertinent cultures

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Definitions:

Quotas

Limits or targets, usually set by governments, on the quantity or value of goods that can be imported or exported.

Dumping

The act of a country or business selling products at less than what it costs to produce them.

International Business

The buying, selling, and trading of goods and services across national boundaries.