A public health nurse (PHN) uses the epidemiological triangle to understand
A. The environment that brings an agent and host together
B. The role environment plays in the health of individuals, families, and communities
C. The role of water, air, and waste in environmental health
D. Both 1 and 2
ANS: D
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A) Stomatitis B) Mucositis C) Thrombocytopenia D) Cerebrovascular accidents
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a. Falling b. Automobile accidents c. Occupational safety d. Substance abuse
Which examples of essential information technology physical hardware infrastructure could cause a downtime if they fail? (Select all that apply.)
a. Network cabling b. Network switches or hubs c. Financial applications d. Interface engine e. Email