An unfamiliar infectious process has occurred in your institution. What is the most appropriate resource available for you to access for patient care information and teaching?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) American Medical Association (AMA)
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D) American Nurses Association (ANA)
Ans: A
Feedback: The CDC's goals are to provide scientific recommendations regarding disease prevention and control to reduce disease, and includes this information in publications. The AMA is the professional organization for medical doctors; the EPA oversees our environment; the ANA is the professional organization for American nurses.
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