What were some of the "Top 10 Best Buys" of health interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging condom use and treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
b. Enforcing traffic regulations and installing speed bumps
c. Giving nutrients to children and pregnant women
d. Imposing taxes on tobacco products
e. Providing insecticide-treated bed nets in malaria-endemic areas
f. Distributing prescription drugs for free to low-income persons
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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A nurse is administering enoxaparin, (blood thinner) to a patient with DVT, via the subcutaneous route. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when administering a subcutaneous injection?
A) Sites commonly used for a subcutaneous injection are the inner surface of the forearm and the upper back, under the scapula. B) Subcutaneous injections are administered into the adipose tissue layer just below the epidermis and dermis. C) Subcutaneous injections are administered at a 30- to 45-degree angle based on the amount of subcutaneous tissue present. D) Pinching is advised for obese patients to lift the adipose tissue away from underlying muscle and tissue.
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A) "The treatment for the disorder will be a surgical procedure." B) "Your child will be treated with oral iron preparations to correct the anemia." C) "We will give enemas until clear and then teach you how to do these at home." D) "Your child will receive counseling so the underlying concerns will be addressed."
The research on leadership generally has found it to be a relatively simple process
Indicate whether the statement is true or false