The first major federal government action relating to health was the
1. Passage of the Social Security Act
2. Creation of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
3. Creation of the Public Health Service (PHS)
4. Creation of Medicare and Medicaid
ANS: 3
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The parents of a 2-year-old boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals. Which therapeutic intervention does the nurse suggest?
a. Leave him during the tantrum, so that he feels isolated from others as a result of his behavior. b. Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior. c. Hold the child down until the tantrum stops. d. Put him in the corner for punishment while he is having the tantrum.
What is the pathophysiologic process leading to the development of osteoporosis?
A. Lack of erythropoietin production by aging kidneys B. Rate of osteoclastic activity exceeding the rate of osteoblastic activity C. Insufficient intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus D. Atrophy of bone and skeletal muscle modeling processes as a result of disuse
Bioavailability is the amount of the contaminant that:
A) Is absorbed into the body and becomes available at the site of physiological activity B) Initially escapes a container and becomes available for contact with living organisms C) Is airborne and available for inhalation D) Is waterborne and available for skin contact
Which of the following describes the location of the adrenal glands?
A. on top of the kidneys B. in the epigastric region C. wrapped around the trachea D. in the mediastinum