A Nurse Is Using Surveillance to Collect Outcome Data

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Multiple Choice

A nurse is using surveillance to collect outcome data.What information would most likely be collected?

• A) Number of clinic services which use evidence-based protocols
• B) Proportion of the population vaccinated against influenza
• C) Incidence of breast cancer in the population
• D) Probability of a bioterrorism attach occurring in the community

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Definitions:

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart.

Pulmonary Artery

The blood vessel that transports blood lacking oxygen from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs to receive oxygen.

Left Ventricle

The chamber within the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out into the systemic circulation throughout the body.