The PHN compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city. Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?
a. Assurance
b. Assessment
c. Prevention
d. Policy development
ANS: B
Assessment refers to systematic data collection, which this nurse is doing for teenage pregnancy. Prevention is not a core function, assurance is making sure essential services are available, and policy development is needed to provide leadership in developing policies.
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1. Exercise therapy 2. Occupational therapy 3. Dialectical behavior therapy 4. Vitamin B12 injections
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a. fantasy and abstract language c. honesty and concrete language b. magical language d. stories about a hypothetical child
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1. "Are you alright?" 2. "Why are you crying?" 3. "What can I do to help you?" 4. "Is being hospitalized upsetting you?"
Good documentation of patient progress is not important
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.