The Public Health Nurse Is Planning a Program to Decrease

question 7

Multiple Choice

The public health nurse is planning a program to decrease the incidence of meningitis in teenagers and young adults. Which action is most likely to be effective?

• A)Emphasize the importance of hand washing.
• B)Immunize adolescents and college freshman.
• C)Support serving healthy nutritional options in the college cafeteria.
• D)Encourage adolescents and young adults to avoid crowds in the winter.

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Definitions:

Recessive

A genetic term referring to traits that are expressed only when two copies of a gene, one from each parent, are present.

Dominant

Refers to a trait, allele, or characteristic that overpowers or is more likely to be expressed than another in genetic inheritance.

Incomplete Dominance

A genetic phenomenon where the offspring's phenotype is a blend of the parents' phenotypes, rather than one dominating completely over the other.

Paired Genes

Genes that occur in pairs on chromosomes, influencing the development of hereditary traits.