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piesebel

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A nurse is interested in epidemiology. What work activity would best fit this role?
 
  a. Studying census data to determine common causes of death
  b. Researching population variables that contribute to disease
  c. Developing sanitary measures to prevent foodborne illness
  d. Designing research to determine the connection between pollution and cancer

Question 2

A nurse is orienting to a new job in a home health care agency and is told that most of her patients need tertiary prevention. What activity does the nurse plan to include in the daily routine?
 
  a. Household safety checks
  b. Well-baby checkups
  c. Antibiotic administration
  d. Monthly blood pressure assessments


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akpaschal

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The epidemiologist works to develop programs to prevent the development and spread of disease. Studying census data, researching population variables, and designing studies do not fall in this field.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Tertiary care is aimed at people who are already experiencing a health alteration, such as those with an infection who need antibiotics. The other options are secondary prevention.


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