Author Question: Which of the following do nurses need to understand in order to manage the public health aspects of ... (Read 139 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following do nurses need to understand in order to manage the public health aspects of a bioterrorist event? Select all that apply.

1. Medical management and public health measures
2. The names and descriptions of the agent/disease
3. The chemical features of the pathogens
4. Isolation requirements, protection of caregivers

Question 2

Many factors can influence the emergence of new diseases. Most are consequences of activities and behavior of the human hosts and environmental changes.

Which of the follow-ing is a factor that can influence the emergence of new infectious diseases? 1. Increased prevention programs and trained personnel
2. Globalization of food supplies and changes in food processing and packaging
3. Decrease in sexual behavior, travel, drug use, and child care facilities
4. Peace Corps workers building sanitation systems that allow for healthier lifestyles that result in fewer diseases

millet · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4
Nurses need to understand the names of the pathogens and the disease they cause, the medical management and public health measures, and the isolation requirements and protection measures of caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

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This is one of the many factors that influence the emergence of infectious diseases.