Surveillance Data Are Analyzed and Interpretations Are Used to Develop

question 5

Multiple Choice

Surveillance data are analyzed and interpretations are used to develop policies. Surveillance can occur within local organizations (e.g., infection control systems in hospitals) . The purpose of this surveillance is to:

• A) Protect the public against isolated patients
• B) Rid the hospital of pathogens
• C) Improve quality of care and outcomes
• D) Remove pseudomonas bacterium from a facility

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Definitions:

Recreational Drug

Substances used primarily for leisure or enjoyment rather than for medical purposes, often leading to altered states of consciousness.

North America

A continent located in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost entirely within the western hemisphere, comprising countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Widely Used

Referring to practices, tools, or methods that are commonly adopted across various fields or societies.

Tolerance For Alcohol

The body's physiological adjustment to continued alcohol consumption, leading to reduced effects of alcohol over time.