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cabate

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A nurse performs activities to meet the primary goals of public health. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to complete?
 
  a. Ensuring that a newly diagnosed 40-year-old hypertensive man takes his medication
  b. Finding home care for a 70-year-old client recuperating from a hip replacement
  c. Conducting an infant car seat safety check
  d. Contacting a local hospice to admit a ter-minally ill 60-year-old woman

Question 2

A PHN develops and implements local public health policies through partnerships with agencies, organizations, and consumers within the community. Which of the following core public health functions is being used?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Prevention
  c. Assurance
  d. Policy development



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The correct answer is concerned with the health of many people, while the other answers address individual interventions. According to the Core Functions Project, all levels of health care, in-cluding population-based public health care, must be funded or the goal of health of populations may never be reached.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Policy development deals with developing and implementing health policies. Prevention is not a core function, assurance is making sure essential services are available, and assessment refers to systematic data collection.



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