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A performance measure for Infection control such as the number of primary blood stream Infections per 1000 central line days Is an example of a
Suggested Answer: A
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34 comments · newest first
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Hubert
10 months ago
It's surprising how many people mix these up!
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Francene
11 months ago
I thought it was a mean, not a rate.
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Farrah
11 months ago
Wait, isn't it more of a proportion?
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An
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's a rate!
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Kristin
11 months ago
That's definitely a rate.
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Lashaunda
12 months ago
I’m confused between rate and mean. I thought a mean was more about averages, but this seems more like a rate to me.
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Sunny
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we discussed rates in infection control. I feel like this one fits that definition too.
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Lashon
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about proportions being related to parts of a whole. Could this be a proportion instead?
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Keneth
1 year ago
I think this is a rate because it involves a comparison of infections to central line days, right?
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Ellsworth
1 year ago
This seems like the kind of question where you need to really understand the definitions of these statistical terms. I'm going to jot down the key differences before I select an answer.
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Derick
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. Is it asking about the type of performance measure, or the statistical concept it represents? I'll have to read it a few times to make sure I understand.
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Nana
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. A rate is a measure of frequency, like infections per 1000 central line days. So I think the answer is D.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about the difference between variance, mean, proportion, and rate. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Agustin
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about statistical measures. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Deeanna
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to double-check my understanding. A hard bounce is a permanent delivery failure, while a soft bounce is a temporary one. I'll make sure I have that right before answering.
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Nieves
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused about the difference between cases and requests. I'll need to review those concepts before answering.
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Mona
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Consignment inventory means the manufacturer delivers the products but doesn't get paid until the consumer buys them, right? So I think the answer is D - the manufacturer stocks the products on the shelves and waits for payment until the consumer purchases the product.
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Whitney
1 year ago
I'm pretty certain it's the Home tab, but I've got this nagging feeling that it might be in another section.
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Frederick
1 year ago
D, no doubt about it. Though I have to say, these infection control questions really make me want to sanitize my entire life.
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Elbert
1 year ago
It's important to stay on top of it though.
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Felix
1 year ago
I know right, infection control can be so overwhelming.
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Linwood
1 year ago
D, no doubt about it.
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Rosita
1 year ago
Easy peasy, it's definitely a rate. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' infection rate to start their day?
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Kenny
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, infection rates are important to track for safety.
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Joana
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, it's definitely a rate.
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Eileen
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) proportion, as it compares the number of infections to the total number of central line days.
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Nohemi
2 years ago
Hmm, I was leaning towards C, but D makes more sense. Gotta love those tricky medical terms, am I right?
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Keshia
1 year ago
Definitely, but it's important to understand them for infection control measures.
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Fairy
1 year ago
Medical terms can be tricky sometimes.
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Rory
1 year ago
Yeah, D makes more sense in this context.
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Ma
1 year ago
I think D is the correct answer.
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Ardella
2 years ago
I agree with Basilia, because it measures the frequency of infections over a specific period of time.
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Sue
2 years ago
I think the answer is D. It's a rate, as it measures the number of infections per a specific time period (1000 central line days).
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Basilia
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) rate.