Considering the Goals of Healthy People 2020, Which Programs Would

question 6

Multiple Choice

Considering the goals of Healthy People 2020, which programs would a faith community nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Regular blood pressure screenings
• B) Healthy nutrition counseling
• C) Lead screening program
• D) Grief support group
• E) Smoking cessation program

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Definitions:

Chloride Shift

A cellular exchange process where bicarbonate ions leave red blood cells in exchange for chloride ions, maintaining ionic balance and facilitating carbon dioxide transport in blood.

Buffer

Mixture of an acid and a base that reduces any changes in pH that would otherwise occur in a solution when acid or base is added to the solution.

Hemoglobin

A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates, giving red blood cells their color.

Pontine Respiratory Neurons

Neurons located in the pons of the brainstem that play a critical role in regulating the rhythm of breathing.