The Definitive Identification of Clinically Significant Isolates Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

The definitive identification of clinically significant isolates is:

• A)always necessary and should be carried out by the laboratory at all times.
• B)desirable in most cases;however,limited identification may sometimes be necessary and helpful.
• C)often not cost effective and should be performed only when requested by the attending physician.
• D)not necessary in most cases and should not be routinely performed by the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Productive Efficiency

Refers to a situation where an economy or entity cannot produce more of one good without affecting the production of another good, operating at the lowest possible cost per unit.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation where goods and services are distributed according to consumer preferences, maximizing overall social welfare.

Economically Inefficient

A condition where resources are not utilized in the best possible manner, leading to potential waste or losses in terms of welfare or output.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.