Health care planners could be more effective and efficient if they used the concept of the natural history of disease and the levels of prevention to design services that intervene at the weakest link in the chain of progression of specific diseases. instead, most focus on high-technology solutions to preventable problems. assess the characteristics of the medical care culture that encourage the latter approach.

While gloving prior to beginning an arthroscopic procedure, the surgeon questions the necessity for double-gloving. which of the following are the most appropriate reasons to double-glove? 1. the barrier efficacy of latex decreases over time. 2. latex has a lattice-like structure that can lead to fluid passage. 3. minimally invasive procedures increase the risk of infection. 4. double-gloving adds protection from infection due to puncture injuries. a. 1,2, and 3 only b. 1,2, and 4 only c. 1,3, and 4 only d. 2,3, and 4 only