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Capo

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A rural public health nurse is spending time reviewing death certificates. Which of the following best explains the purpose of this activity?
 
  a. To ensure that local causes of death are consistent with national causes of death
  b. To confirm that no local health problems are beginning
  c. To evaluate effectiveness of health promotion programs
  d. To obtain mortality data for the local area

Question 2

A nurse attends a conference to learn more about public health surveillance. Why is it so important that the nurse be knowledgeable about this topic?
 
  a. Because nurses are employed in public health agencies
  b. Because nurses are often the first to recognize and respond to a problem
  c. Because nurses are responsible for ensuring that action is taken when necessary
  d. Because nurses are typically the ones to interact with the public and the media


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alexanderhamilton

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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