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abern

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Nurses have a role in assessing the health problems of a community, including the sources of pollution. An example of point sources of air pollution is:
 
  1. A smoke stack
  2. The number of cars and trucks
  3. How much fossil fuel is consumed in a community
  4. Ground ozone levels

Question 2

Nosocomial or health-care acquired infections are those acquired during hospitalization or within a hospital setting. What is the best method for preventing these infections?
 
  1. Good hand washing before and after approaching every patient.
  2. These infections cannot be avoided these days because of the high rates of infec-tion of the general public.
  3. Isolate every patient having surgery.
  4. Use contact isolation for every patient at risk.



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Answer to Question 1

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Point sources of pollution are identifiable sources of air pollution, such as a smoke stack.

Answer to Question 2

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Hand washing is the best way to prevent infection.



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