A Nurse Is Working to Manage the Public Health Aspects

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working to manage the public health aspects of a bioterrorist event. Which concept does the nurse need to understand? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Medical management and public health measures
• B) The names and descriptions of the agent/disease
• C) The chemical features of the pathogens
• D) How to address mental health concerns
• E) The amount of risk that each type of event will have for the public

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Definitions:

Infiltration

The process where a fluid passes into tissues, e.g., when an IV fluid accidentally leaks into the tissue surrounding a vein.

Subcutaneous Injection

An injection administered into the fatty layer below the skin, used for vaccines and certain medications.

Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion

A method of delivering medication at a constant rate under the skin, typically using a pump.

Insulin Pump

A medical device used to administer continuous and regulated doses of insulin to manage diabetes, mimicking the body’s normal release of insulin.