What Is the Best Method for Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the best method for preventing hospital-acquired infections?

• A) Perform good hand washing before and after approaching every patient.
• B) Prevention is almost impossible due to the high infection rates in hospitals.
• C) Isolate every patient having surgery.
• D) Use contact isolation for every patient at risk.

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Definitions:

Service Technology

Technologies and systems designed to improve and support the delivery, management, and quality of services.

Passenger

An individual who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, typically without participating in its operation.

Airplane

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

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The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines or automated technology.