For a Class Project, Casey Is Asked to Identify Why

question 244

Multiple Choice

For a class project, Casey is asked to identify why there has been a decrease in the number of deaths among children in recent decades. His research discovered that all of these factors were related to a lower death rate among children EXCEPT:

• A) more physical activity.
• B) fewer lethal accidents.
• C) less effective immunizations.
• D) fewer fatal illnesses.

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Definitions:

Purulent Yellow Drainage

This fluid, indicative of infection, is comprised of leukocytes, debris of dead cells, and bacteria, often seen in wounds or infections.

Dressing Change

The process of replacing a wound's bandage to protect it from infection and to promote healing.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gear or clothing designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection, used especially in environments with health and safety hazards.

Hand Hygiene

The practices involved in cleaning one's hands, typically with soap and water or hand sanitizers, to remove pathogens and prevent disease spread.