The number of all cases of a particular disease for the past 5 years is an example of the incidence rate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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A. Administer Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) and document accurately. B. Assess the father to see if he has ever received an injection of RhoGAM. C. Educate the woman on the need for RhoGAM if she delivers an Rh(D)-negative baby. D. Instruct the woman to get RhoGAM with her next pregnancy, not for this one.
Which example best fits the description of a local area network (LAN)?
1. One server communicates with multiple PCs and printers 2. Office computers are connected through the use of the Internet 3. Client computers are interconnected with multiple servers 4. Internet technology is used to communicate with hospital suppliers
Why was the publication of Healthy People a landmark document?
a. It was the first time that a national plan had been created with funding to implement it. b. It was the first time that evaluation measures based on outcomes to judge effectiveness were created. c. It was the first time that national goals for improving the health of Americans were established. d. It was the first time that universal agreement on federal government priorities was reached.
The client receives tamoxifen for treatment of breast cancer. She asks the nurse why the medicine works. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells." 2. "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer." 3. "Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue." 4. "Tamoxifen works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells."