Which of the Following Statements Is True of Public Health

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of public health nurses? Select all that apply.

• A) They use knowledge from public health, social science, & nursing
• B) They increase the health of the public by preventing disease
• C) They provide chronic disease management to community members
• D) They work with individuals, families, communities, systems, and populations

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Definitions:

Pyrogens

Fever-inducing substances, typically produced by bacteria, which can cause the body's temperature to increase when introduced.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a method of diagnosing medical conditions.

Palpatory Reading

The technique of examining the body by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Radial

Related to the radius bone or the radial artery, often used in the context of the lateral aspect of the forearm.