A Concerned Nursing Student Calls the Office of an Elected

question 16

Multiple Choice

A concerned nursing student calls the office of an elected official to voice support for the bill to ban smoking in all public places.The secretary asks,"Are you a constituent?" What does the term constituent mean?

• A) A member of a professional organization who supports the organization's political issue
• B) A citizen who is registered and is eligible to vote for a representative
• C) An elected official who proposes legislation to be considered as a potential law
• D) A member of the House of Representatives who is seeking support for a particular bill

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Definitions:

Parietal Bone

A bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side of the skull.

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone situated at the lower back part of the skull, forming the base and back wall of the skull.

Ethmoid Bone

A sponge-like bone located at the roof of the nasal cavity that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. It also forms part of the orbit of the eye.

Gout

A form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.