A woman needs to take some time off from work to care for her invalid mother. Which of the following health policies allows her to take an extended leave from work to care for a family member?
a. Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
b. Women's Health Equity Act (WHEA)
c. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
d. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
ANS: D
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1. Assess vital signs. 2. Use suction to remove the secretions. 3. Hold the neonate in an upright position. 4. Feed the neonate.
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1. Meticulous hand washing and antibiotic eye ointment administration. 2. Intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions. 3. Cultures of blood and CSF and serial chest X-rays every 12 hours. 4. Parental rooming-in and four intramuscular injections of penicillin.
What factors are typically considered when assessing an individual’s risk for developing such common diseases as hypertension?
a. Age b. Diet c. Exercise habits d. Family history e. Spiritual beliefs