Chapter 17, Problem 24MC

Which of the following statements can be falsified? a. All of the fish in Lake Michigan are brown. b. French cheese is the tastiest. c. Homeopathic remedies work only if you believe in them.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have initiated revised policies regarding reimbursement to hospitals for care of patients who suffer health care-associated infections (HAIs) such as SSIs. Hospitals must bear the costs of treatment. Health care workers are the key in preventing patient injury and protecting hospitals. What is an example of a routine procedure performed by surgical technologists prior to entering the sterile field that would be part of the aseptic technique?