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jjjetplane

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People were very concerned about another outbreak of swine flu. All care providers were asked to report, without individual names, any new cases to the public health department for tracking.
 
  Which of the following would be most helpful for the local media to report to keep citizens informed?
  a.
  The ongoing incidence rate
  b.
  The ongoing prevalence of the illness
  c.
  How many were hospitalized
  d.
  How many had died so far in local hospitals and care facilities

Question 2

A nurse is selecting goals for an educational program. Which of the following methods should be used?
 
  a. Ask the formal leadership of a community what the learning needs are.
  b. Interview informal leaders about the learning needs of the community.
  c. Use the expertise of professional nurses skilled at assessing needs.
  d. The target audience must determine their needs and priorities.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As only new cases were being reported to the health department, the media could only report the ongoing incidence rate, that is, the number of new cases reported each day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Learners must be involved in determining their own health education needs and priorities. Both the formal and informal leadership would have useful information to share, but the crucial component is input from the target group.





 

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