What is the benefit of certification for public health workers?


Until recently, public health professionals had no uniform means of demonstrating competence in their field. The existence of a national certification program based on passing an exam and on the completion of required education and work experience provides a way for public health workers to demonstrate that they are qualified to practice their discipline in public health settings.

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Which of the following surgical techniques is indicated for a patient who has gingival enlargement due to nifedipine but no bone loss?

A) Gingivectomy B) Connective tissue graft C) Free gingival graft D) Surgery with apically positioned flaps

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Your patient states that he often experiences a painful cramping and "freezing up" of his hands and feet while handwriting or walking, respectively. This best describes:

A) torticollis. B) dystonia. C) palsy. D) myoclonus.

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Increased alveolar ventilation is associated with which of the following?

a. Hyperthermia c. Decreased meta-bolic rate b. Bronchospasm d. Respiratory muscle fatigue

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Of the three general chemical causes of cellular injury, ____________________ is ranked number one and receives the largest portion of a Paramedic's attention.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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