Which Skills Are Most Important for a Nurse to Have

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which skills are most important for a nurse to have when working in the community?

• A) Technical skills with acute care nursing as a background
• B) Ability to lobby and collaborate with legislators
• C) Computer and word-processing skills
• D) Ability to build coalitions and work with partnerships

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Definitions:

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease, a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

Relative Risk

A measure used in epidemiology to compare the risk of a certain event occurring in one group with the risk of it occurring in another group.

Sunscreens

Products applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of UV radiation.

Epidemiologic Study

Research investigating the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.