Lillian Wald Invented the Term Public Health Nursing

question 21

Multiple Choice

Lillian Wald invented the term public health nursing. Which of the following classes might a person of her day attend?

• A) Taking and recording blood pressures accurately
• B) Safe and sanitary baby and child care
• C) Environmental pollutants and their effects on lung disease
• D) Time management: balancing factory work and the home

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Definitions:

Wrongful Discharge Suit

A legal claim brought by an employee against an employer, alleging termination of employment for unlawful reasons.

Legitimate Business Reasons

Justifiable, lawful motives driving business decisions or actions, typically based on economic, efficiency, or policy considerations.

Employment-At-Will Rule

A legal doctrine stating that an employer can terminate an employee at any time without any reason, as long as it is not unlawful.

Public Policy Exception

An exception to the enforcement of contracts or agreements when they conflict with the public interest or established norms of fairness and justice.