A Chronic Increase in the Number of RBCs and the Concentration

question 28

Multiple Choice

A chronic increase in the number of RBCs and the concentration of hemoglobin is

• A) purpura.
• B) polycythemia vera.
• C) hemophilia.
• D) thrombocytopenia.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Mental Activities

Cognitive operations or processes that involve thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and processing information within the human brain.

Lower Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy, these refer to the more basic needs such as physiological and safety needs that must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed.

Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that influence behavior without an individual's conscious awareness.

Genetically Bound

Traits or characteristics that are determined by genes and inherited from one's parents.