Public health cannot ensure services that improve health if those services lack quality. Public health must:
1. Provide the same service to all citizens
2. Maintain quality in its workforce and continually evaluate service effectiveness
3. Rid itself of low-quality services
4. Depend on outside agencies to evaluate effectiveness
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Public health must maintain quality in its workforce and continually evaluate service effective-ness whether delivered to the individual, the community, or the population.
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The nurse checks the chemical sterility indicators on two packs of instruments, noting that the indicator is black on package A and unchanged on package B. Which should the nurse do next in the operating room?
1. Replace package B. 2. Use neither package. 3. Disinfect package B. 4. Cancel the procedure.
Albuterol sulfate (Proventil) has a short half-life and duration of action. Based on this information, what should the nurse select as an appropriate dosing schedule for this drug?
a. Once a day b. Once every other day c. 3 or 4 times a day d. 2 times a day
Why are erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease?
a. To protect the kidney from further hypoxic damage during anemia episodes b. To improve blood cell counts and reduce the need for blood transfusions c. To prevent vein thromboembolism during periods of dehydration d. To reduce the risk of uric acid precipitation and renal failure
The growing multiculturalism of the American society can lead to problems when:
1. Cultural standards are congruent with professional standards. 2. Certain ethnic groups do not want to comply with Western medicine ideals. 3. Ethnic groups overburden the health care system. 4. The greater community's values are jeopardized by specific ethnic values.