Demonstrate How the Majority of Civil Servants in the United

question 28

Multiple Choice

Demonstrate how the majority of civil servants in the United States are employed by the local government.

• A)Local government provides many government services including schools and police, resulting in a greater number of civil servants at the local level.
• B)The majority of people are employed by local government because there are more of them in the nation than state or federal governments.
• C)Local government creates jobs that are easier to obtain than state or federal.
• D)Most people start out at the local government level before advancing to the state and federal levels.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Diazepam (Valium)

A medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, commonly used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, as well as to provide sedation.

Alprazolam (Xanax)

A prescription medication commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders; it is a benzodiazepine which enhances the function of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Hypnotics

Drugs designed to aid in initiating or maintaining sleep, often used in the treatment of insomnia.

Barbiturates

A class of sedative and sleep-inducing drugs derived from barbituric acid, often used for their anxiolytic, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant properties.