The federal agency of the public health system that is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens is the
a. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
b. Department of Health and Human Services
c. Public Health Service
d. Secretary for Health
ANS: B
The Department of Health and Human Services is charged with regulating health care and overseeing the health status of Americans.
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a. "I apply a very thick smear of stool onto the guaiac slide.". b. "The electronic meter calculates a reading within minutes.". c. "It is best if I get two separate samples from the same stool.". d. "I call my doctor for white paper with stool and developer on it.".
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A) The student's age B) The gender of the student C) Recent graduation from LPN school D) High pre-entrance examination scores