A Nurse in a Local Public Health Department Is Identifying

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse in a local public health department is identifying health problems and priorities by monitoring which of the following?

• A) The health of communities and populations at risk
• B) The national public health funding opportunities
• C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention treatment guidelines
• D) Data on recent acute care inpatient admissions

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Behaving differently, usually unfairly, toward members of a group.

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something else undesirable.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with being male or female.