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Question 1 of 5

All the following statements regarding the trace element iodine are true EXCEPT

A. adequate intake of iodine is essential because it is a component of several enzymes involved in intermediary metabolism

B. deficiency develops primarily in areas where the level of iodine in the soil is insufficient

C. it is extremely toxic at high doses

D. deficiency leads to goiter, but rarely to hypothyroidism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: adequate intake of iodine is essential because it is a component of several enzymes involved in intermediary metabolism

Question 2 of 5

An older individual attends an exercise class in the community's parks and recreation facility at the recommendation of their primary provider. At a follow-up appointment, the client tells the nurse in the primary care office that they are unable to perform several of the exercises due to problems with vertigo and have stopped attending the classes. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing which type of negative enabling factor?

A. Accessibility of services

B. Availability of resources

C. Community and/or government laws/policies

D. Issue-related skills

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Accessibility of services

Question 3 of 5

Surveillance for healthcare-associated infection should be conducted by:

A. Only the IPC practitioner

B. A team of people with the relevant skills

C. The microbiology service

D. The data manager.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A team of people with the relevant skills

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease is true?

A. The incidence of ulcerative colitis is lower in Jews

B. Total colectomy to prevent malignancy is recommended for all persons who have had ulcerative colitis for more than 20 years

C. The incidence of Crohn's disease is increased in Jews

D. Total colectomy to prevent malignancy is recommended for all persons who have had Crohn's disease of the colon for more than 20 years

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The incidence of Crohn's disease is increased in Jews

Question 5 of 5

A disadvantage of conducting continuous surveillance is:

A. That it is very time-consuming

B. It does not allow for comparison of changes over time

C. It cannot identify outbreaks

D. It is not useful for establishing baseline infection rates.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: That it is very time-consuming

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