Which of the following are goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prevention of terrorist attacks
b. Response to disasters
c. Recovery from disasters
d. Coordination of efforts among agencies
A, D
The DHS focuses on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks and coordination of efforts of multiple agencies to maintain the safety of the United States.
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The United States ranks 27th among the infant mortality rates of the world. Which factor has the greatest impact on decreasing this rate?
A) Resolution of all language and cultural differences B) Assurance for early and adequate prenatal care C) Provision of more extensive women's shelters D) Encouragement for all women to eat a balanced diet
Which of the following statements best describes electrolytes in extracellular and intracellular fluid?
1. There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and a greater concentration of potassium in intracellular fluid. 2. There is equal movement of sodium and potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluids. 3. There is a greater concentration of potassium in extracellular fluid and a greater concentration of sodium in intracellular fluid. 4. There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium in intracellular and extracellular fluids.
The nurse is instructing a young patient on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the patient states: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "I will wash my hands before inserting a tampon.". 2. "I will change my tampon every 3–6 hours.". 3. "I will not touch the part of the tampon I insert.". 4. "I will just put the used tampon in the trash.". 5. "I will take prophylactic antibiotics if needed.".
The nurse makes a home visit to a client with diabetes mellitus. During the visit, the nurse notes that the client's 3-month supply of insulin vials that were delivered a week ago are not refrigerated. What is the best action by the nurse at this time?
1. Have the client place the insulin vials in the refrigerator. 2. Have the client discard the vials. 3. Instruct the client to label each vial with the date when opened. 4. Tell the client this is too much insulin to have on hand.