A Hospital Is Using Surveillance

question 3

Multiple Choice

A hospital is using surveillance. Which of the following describes the rationale for this action?

• A) To protect the public against isolated patients
• B) To eliminate pathogens from the environment
• C) To improve quality of care and outcomes
• D) To decrease the incidence of ventilator-acquired pneumonia

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A prominent psychologist known for his research on conformity, including his famous experiments demonstrating how people could be influenced to contradict their own accuracy for group consensus.

Halo Effect

The cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait (such as attractiveness) leads to the unfounded assumption of other positive traits, such as intelligence or morality.

Rarity Principle

A concept in economics and marketing suggesting that rare or scarce items are perceived as more valuable.

Plentiful Opportunities

The abundant availability or presence of options or circumstances for action or engagement.