Many basic principles of epidemiologic studies can be applied to the field of environmental health for environmental epidemiology to help determine whether the environment is affecting people's health
What is environmental epidemiology?
A) Focus on the amount of a contaminant that actually ends up in the community
B) Monitoring the results of medical tests to determine whether a person has been exposed to a contaminant
C) Focus on the incidence and prevalence of disease or illness in a population from exposures in their environments
D) Monitoring of the number of adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment
C
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1. "Follow these guidelines and do not ask personal questions." 2. "If you are unsure of a question, ask yourself if the question applies to job performance." 3. "You may ask any question as long as it's stated in third person." 4. "You may ask only the questions that are provided."
The geriatric nurse caring for the older female immunosuppressed patient is particularly concerned when the patient reports which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Flulike muscle aching b. Burning upon urination c. Nausea d. Night sweats e. Constipation
What important aspects do all the fertility awareness methods (FAMs) have in common?
1. They all require the women to be able to touch her genitals to measure cervical mucus. 2. They all involve abstinence at some point. 3. They all rely on measuring body temperature. 4. They all require the cooperation of the woman's partners.
The nurse caring for a client with amebiasis explains that although other forms of transmission are possible, amebiasis is primarily acquired through:
1. blood transfer. 2. ingestion. 3. respiratory droplets. 4. open sores.