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jCorn1234

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A nurse was assigned to work with technology-dependent schoolchildren. What kind of study might the nurse conduct to help determine the needs of these children?
 
  A. A case-control study to compare the children with children who are not technology-dependent
  B. A cross-sectional study of school-based variables affecting the children
  C. A descriptive study regarding prevalence among total school population
  D. An analytic study to determine causes of the children's problems

Question 2

Incidence figures are especially helpful for what purposes? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Can help evaluate treatments that prolong life.
  B. Directly measure new illnesses in a population.
  C. Help assess risks associated with particular illnesses.
  D. Help determine health care personnel needs.
  E. Data may help illustrate whether interventions are effective.
  F. Useful for planning health care services and facilities.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E



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