Education to prevent health problems in children is:
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
ANS: A
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a. "Urinating after intercourse will eliminate the risk of infection." b. "A vaccine can prevent genital warts caused by some strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV)." c. "Oral contraception can prevent pregnancy and STDs." d. "Good handwashing helps prevent infection associated with STDs."
The nurse knows which of the following phenomena listed below is an accurate statement about axonal transport?
A) Anterograde and retrograde axonal transport allow for the communication of nerve impulses between the neuron and the central nervous system (CNS). B) Materials can be transported to the nerve terminal by either a fast or slow component. C) The unidirectional nature of the axonal transport system protects the CNS against potential pathogens. D) Axonal transport facilitates the movement of electrical impulses but precludes the transport of molecular materials.
Following a stroke, a client has been started on clopidogrel (Plavix). Why is this medication being administered?
1. To prevent stroke in high-risk patients, such as those with prosthetic heart valves 2. To decrease blood pressure 3. To increase blood pressure 4. To provide antiplatelet activity in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin
The federal law aimed at ensuring that all rivers are swimmable and fishable and that limits the discharge of pollutants in U.S. waters to zero is the
A. Safe Drinking Water Act B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act C. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act D. Clean Water Act