Describe the three core functions of local public health departments
a . Assessment: collecting, analyzing, and sharing information about the health of the population
b. Policy development: developing public health policies based on scientific knowledge to protect the population served
c. Assurance: enforcing public health laws and regulations, conducting health education and health promotion programs, working to ensure that appropriate health care services are available to individuals
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a. Alveolar macrophages b. Granular pneumocytes c. Type I cells d. Type II cells
Pain management often includes all of the following except:
A) exercise. B) assessment. C) medication. D) comfort measures.
Which of the following should you do when assisting a physician during a surgical procedure?
A. Cover the open items that are not being used with a paper towel B. Hand the physician items outside the sterile field with the tips of the transfer forceps C. Hand the items to the physician before putting gloves on D. Avoid reaching over the sterile field E. Place unsterile items on the outer 1 inch of the sterile field
Which of these muscle attaches to the posterior nasal spine?
A) Palatoglossus B) Tensor veli palatine C) Musculus uvulae D) a & b E) b & c