Voters have recently decided to have fluoride added to the city water system. Epidemiologists wanting to study the effect of fluoride on dental caries would be conducting a(n):
a. Ecological study
b. Double-blind study
c. Community trial
d. Screening
C
This is similar to clinical trials, but the issue is often health promotion and disease prevention rather than treatment of existing disease.
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The nursing student can use which of the following strategies to prevent feeling overwhelmed by the additional role of student by using which of the following strategies? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fill in holidays, vacations, medical, and dental appointments in to a planning calendar. 2. Add due dates for homework and tests as they are assigned. 3. Schedule study time on the calendar. 4. Squeeze personal and social time into schedule as other scheduled items are completed. 5. Delegate all household and family responsibilities for the duration of the program.
When the nurse begins employment in the urgent care center, an important way to prepare for potential bioterrorism and terrorism attacks is to:
1. Remain up to date on all immunizations. 2. Read about the response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks. 3. Discuss the best means of responding with co-workers. 4. Review the facility policy and protocols for disaster responses.
Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause which of the following conditions?
A. Trigeminal neuralgia B. Bruxism C. Mumps D. Temporomandibular joint syndrome
A nursing student visits a healthcare facility and asks the infection control nurse about
the reasons the nurses are at risk in the healthcare facility. Which factor places the nurse at highest risk for contracting an infection? A) Repeated contact with infectious materials and clients. B) Taking care of clients with infections. C) Administering medications to the client. D) Working with staff in various departments.