Which of the following are uses of public surveillance? Select all that apply
1. Estimate the magnitude of a problem.
2. Determine geographical distribution of an illness.
3. Detect epidemics.
4. Monitor changes in infectious agents.
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Estimating the magnitude of the problem, determining geographic distribution of an illness, detecting epidemics, and monitoring changes in infectious agents are all uses of public surveillance.
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Your patient complains of painful swelling beside his nose near his right inner canthus.To examine the patient's lacrimal sac for obstruction, you should press your index finger
a. gently near the inner canthus. b. firmly over the lacrimal gland toward the outer canthus. c. intermittently over the punctum to express any discharge. d. over the lacrimal sac, applying steady and firm pressure.
When the nurse says to himself, "I can do this procedure," it is a form of what level of communication?
a. Interpersonal c. Nonverbal b. Intrapersonal d. Nonpublic
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