Author Question: Which of the following is a major reason behind the continued increase in the incidence of ... (Read 14 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is a major reason behind the continued increase in the incidence of tuberculosis? (Select all that apply.)

a. Concern over privacy means that many cases of infection are not identified.
b. Infectious agents are becoming drug-resistant and are not as susceptible to treatment.
c. Many persons are unwilling to name their contacts to public health nurses.
d. People are becoming very complacent about practicing good hygiene.
e. The environment in the United States is becoming increasingly dangerous.
f. Infected persons are not always compliant with the long, costly treatment regimen.

Question 2

Which of the following events marked the beginning of the most outstanding improvements in public health?

a. Discovery of antibiotics
b. Creation of safe water purification and sewer systems
c. Implementation of surgery as a clean procedure in the operating rooms
d. Physician education on the benefits of hand-washing between procedures