NR.120.522 PUBLIC HEALTH (NR.120.522)

NR.120.522 PUBLIC HEALTH EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE [ ANSWERS EXPLAINED BY INSTRUCTOR} 1. A community coalition monitors the increasing obesity rate of children in their schools. Based on this data, they consider a variety of programming options which may possibly help decrease this trend. What was the purpose of conducting this surveillance? a. Protect the children from diseases that affect obese children b. Teach parents that obesity will not be tolerated in this community c. Educate children on su...

NR.120.522 PUBLIC HEALTH EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE [ ANSWERS EXPLAINED BY INSTRUCTOR} 1. A person diagnosed with syphilis presents with signs and symptoms of rash, sore throat, and muscle and joint pain. Which of the following stages of syphilis is the client most likely experiencing? a. Congenital b. Primary c. Secondary d. Tertiary ANS: C A person with signs and symptoms of a rash, sore throat, and muscle/joint pain is experiencing the secondary stage of syphilis. Primary syphilis occurs when the ...

NR.120.522 PUBLIC HEALTH EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE [ ANSWERS EXPLAINED BY INSTRUCTOR} 1. To understand the causes of health and disease, epidemiology studies: a. individuals. b. families. c. groups. d. populations. ANS: D Epidemiology monitors health of populations, understands determinants of health and disease in communities, and investigates and evaluates interventions to prevent disease and maintain health. Epidemiology does not focus on individuals, families, and groups. 2. The factors, exposu...