The U.S. Government has developed a number of biodefense programs such as the BioWatch, BioSense, Project BioShield, and the smallpox immunization campaign. The goal of the smallpox vaccination campaign is to:
1. Immunize all US citizens before an outbreak occurs
2. Initially immunize health care workers and emergency personnel
3. Serve as a public health surveillance initiative
4. Develop and produce new vaccines and countermeasures against bioweapons
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The goal of the smallpox vaccination campaign is to initially immunize health care workers and emergency response personnel.
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Which is a characteristic of critical thinking?
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To improve the quality of sleep for a confused client, the nurse would plan to
a. allow for 90 minutes of undisturbed rest. b. give warm black tea at bedtime. c. keep the client awake during the day. d. routinely use sedative medications.
Which comment indicates that the mother of a toddler needs further teaching about dental care?
a. "We use well water so I give my toddler fluoride supplements.". b. "My toddler brushes his teeth with my help.". c. "My child will not need a dental checkup until his permanent teeth come in.". d. "I use a small nylon bristle brush for my toddler's teeth.".