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soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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:

1. Protect the public against isolated patients
2. Rid the hospital of pathogens
3. Improve quality of care and outcomes
4. Remove pseudomonas bacterium from a facility

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the effects of homelessness on health is accurate?

1. Peripheral vascular disease and hypertension are lessened by the lifestyle of the homeless.
2. The incidence and virulence of infections are decreasing among the homeless.
3. Trauma is a significant cause of death and disability.
4. Crowded living conditions result in decreased risk for exposure to infections.

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Hospital surveillance is used to improve quality of care and outcomes. An example is an infection that occurs in patients who had procedures at that facility. The hospital must trace it to its source.

Answer to Question 2

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Major trauma includes gunshot wounds, stab wounds, head trauma, suicide attempts, and frac-tures. Minor trauma includes bruises, abrasions, concussions, sprains, puncture wounds, eye in-juries, and cellulitis.