The Goal of Infection Control Is To

question 28

Multiple Choice

The goal of infection control is to:

• A)reduce the number of microbes that are shared between individuals.
• B)sterilize all surfaces in the dental operatory.
• C)increase the body's resistance to all microbes.
• D)decrease the virulence of all microbes.

Understand the signs and diagnostic interpretations of electrolyte imbalances.

Recognize symptoms and contributing factors of electrolyte disturbances related to medication and dietary habits.

Assess the need for fluid intake adjustments in specific patient populations, including the elderly.

Identify conditions associated with changes in blood cell counts and their clinical implications.

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Definitions:

Mental Processes

The operations of the mind, such as thinking, learning, memory, and perception, that enable understanding and response to the environment.

Behaviourism

A theory in psychology which states that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment, emphasizing the importance of observable actions over internal mental states.

Behaviourist

A psychologist who studies and applies theories based on the belief that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory of psychology and method of psychotherapy, originally developed by Sigmund Freud, that emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in determining behavior.