A Nurse Is Employed by a Local Health Department

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is employed by a local health department.Which of the following would be a core responsibility of this role?

• A)Assessment and surveillance of the health status of its residents
• B)Providing direct care to vulnerable populations in the community
• C)Using marketing strategies to educate citizens about healthy lifestyle choices
• D)Implementing quality assurance methods at local care facilities

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Definitions:

Body Composition

A measure of a person's fat mass, lean mass, and body water, important for assessing health and fitness levels.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical computation comparing a person's weight and height, used to assess if an individual's body weight is healthy.

Lean Tissue

Body tissue that is not fat, including muscles, organs, and bones, often a focus in fitness and health to increase metabolism.

Female Athlete Triad

A syndrome in sports involving three related conditions: eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction, and bone density loss.