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crazycityslicker

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A PHN collects data and monitors the health status of the population. Which of the following core public health functions is being implemented?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Prevention
  c. Assurance
  d. Policy development

Question 2

The PHN compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city. Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?
 
  a. Assurance
  b. Assessment
  c. Prevention
  d. Policy development


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pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Assessment consists of systematic data collection and monitoring health status.
Prevention is not a core function, assurance is making sure essential services are available, and policy development is needed to provide leadership in developing policies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Assessment refers to systematic data collection, which this nurse is doing for teenage pregnancy. Prevention is not a core function, assurance is making sure essential services are available, and policy development is needed to provide leadership in developing policies.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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