This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, ... (Read 25 times)

berenicecastro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 581
Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level?
 
  a. To be able to share current trends in health problems with the community
  b. To be able to observe the community's statistics over time and compare the community with other communities
  c. To justify local budgets and the need for increased income from citizens
  d. To publicize current health issues and suggest appropriate actions to citizens

Question 2

Which of the following is the cause of most preventable deaths in the United States?
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Drug addictions
  c. Sexually transmitted diseases
  d. Tobacco



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although being informed and being able to educate the public is always preferred and nurses often do have to justify budgets, data are needed to compare the local community with itself over time and with other communities so that problems may be recognized and action taken to confront health issues. The first step is always to recognize problems as they develop.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths, accounting for about one out of every five deaths.





 

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library