A Nurse Practitioner (NP) Has Recently Been Hired by a Public

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse practitioner (NP) has recently been hired by a public health department. Which of the following best describes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?

• A) Disease prevention activities
• B) Deciding on a treatment plan
• C) Identifying needs of populations at risk
• D) Identifying health needs of the community

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without prior learning.

Agoraphobia

A fear of being in situations in which help might not be available or escape might be difficult or embarrassing.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, urge, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.