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Which among the following is a good hypothesis?
  1. Wound infections with Staphylococcus aureus were caused by reuse and inadequate sterilization of single use irrigation syringes used during wound care in the ICU
  2. Wound infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  3. Wound infections with Staphylococcus aureus were caused by reuse and inadequate sterilization of single use irrigation syringes
  4. Wound infections were caused by reuse and inadequate sterilization of single use irrigation syringes used during wound care in the ICU
Explanation
Answer: A - A good hypothesis states that wound infections with Staphylococcus aureus were caused by reuse and inadequate sterilization of single use irrigation syringes used during wound care in the ICU. A hypothesis is the probable cause of the disease/infection based on the laboratory and medical records, epidemiologic study, literature review, and expert opinion.
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