A community coalition monitors the increasing obesity rate of children in their schools. Based on this data, they consider a variety of programming options which may possibly help decrease this trend. What was the purpose of conducting this surveillance?
a. Protect the children from diseases that affect obese children.
b. Teach parents that obesity will not be tolerated in this community.
c. Educate children on surveillance techniques.
d. Demonstrate that new clinical and effective protocols need to be developed.
ANS: D
You might also like to view...
How does ephedrine act on the body?
A) Stimulates the release of norepinephrine B) Acts indirectly on beta-adrenergic receptor sites C) Stimulates the release of dopamine D) Acts indirectly on alpha-adrenergic receptor sites
While caring for a patient with diabetes, the nurse recognizes which of the following as potentially contributing to increased levels of blood glucose or hyperglycemia?
A) Normal saline IV fluid B) Clear fluid diet C) Medications used to treat inflammatory disorders D) Late afternoon surgical procedure
The nurse is researching material for a presentation on health issues and human rights. What should the nurse emphasize as a foundational statement within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
1. All children shall have social protection. 2. People who work have the right to security. 3. Mothers receive the same consideration as the rest of society. 4. Unemployment and disability limits human rights expectations.
When ambulating a surgical patient for the first time, return the patient to bed if the pulse increases more than ____________________ points.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).