Which statement about disasters is true?
a. They can be natural or human-made.
b. They can be relieved without assistance.
c. There is always injury and death when a disaster occurs.
d. The timing of a disaster does not influence the types of injuries that will occur.
A
There are natural and human-made disasters.
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1. Leave, and try to gain admittance to the client's home tomorrow 2. Show the client identification and explain the purpose of the visit 3. Offer to give the client money to buy Girl Scout cookies 4. Call the home health agency and request a new assignment
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a. physical problems. b. relational problems. c. eating disorders. d. emotional problems.
The nurse is working in a low-income neighborhood as a home health nurse. During one of the home care visits, the nurse notes that the children's playground has broken equipment, which the children continue to play on
The nurse has already contacted the owner of the playground about the issue. What action might the nurse take as a public advocate? A) Write an article to the local newspaper to gain public attention. B) No action is required; this is a civil problem beyond the realm of the nurse. C) Call the police to report the owner's neglect. D) Tell the parents they should not pay their rent until the playground is fixed.
Which of the following best explains the process of phagocytosis?
A) Release of chemicals to destroy bacteria and foreign material B) Engulfment and digestion of bacteria and foreign material C) Removal of bacteria and dead blood cells from circulation D) Conversion of memory cells to plasma cells