The goal of the local public health department is to: a. ...

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The goal of the local public health department is to:
 
  a. Monitor communicable diseases
  b. Safeguard the public's health and improve the health status of communities
  c. Offer clinic services for those who do not have insurance
  d. Enforce environmental codes and laws

Question 2

A home nurse visiting program of short-term support lasting from birth through the infant's second birthday was studied for long-term effects. The results demonstrated which of the following?
 
  A. At age 15, their children were becoming well-adjusted young adults.
  B. Although successful at preventing second pregnancies, the cost was too high for the benefit.
  C. Intervention was too short to have any lasting effects that could be measured.
  D. Support from a nurse is, by itself, insufficient to create long-term improvements.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A