Vulnerable Groups and Families Often Have Multiple Risk Factors

question 23

Multiple Choice

Vulnerable groups and families often have multiple risk factors. An example of this is:

• A) Smokers who use chewing tobacco as well as cigarettes
• B) Substance abusers who test positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and who are homeless
• C) Persons with limited access to care because they live in a rural area
• D) New mothers needing information about baby and child care

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Definitions:

Popliteal Fossa

The shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint, bordered by muscles and bone structures.

Plantar Flex

The movement of the foot that increases the angle between the foot and the leg, as in standing on tiptoe.

Multinucleated

Describes cells that have more than one nucleus, often found in certain muscle fibers and some types of bone cells.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; it is under voluntary control.