131 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 22. What is an advance directive? 23. Which elements constitute the fire triangle? Critical Thinking Exercises 24. Review the US regulatory agencies that impact the healthcare industry, such as OSHA, the FDA, and the Joint Commission. Then, explain which regulations you feel will be most important for your future healthcare career and why. 25. Identify a situation in which a healthcare worker’s actions might be considered unethical. Then, research the ethical ramifications of that behavior. Do you feel the consequences are appropriate? Why or why not? 26. Antibiotic resistance has become a worldwide problem. Using the Internet or your school’s library, research the current bacteria that have become antibiotic resistant and those that have the potential to become antibiotic resistant. Then brainstorm possible solutions to this problem. 18. Which of the following developments did not occur during the Industrial Revolution? A. the invention of the stethoscope B. factories developed more sophisticated medical equipment C. the development of the personal computer D. public health laws began to control disease spread 19. Which statement describes genomic medicine? A. medicine focused on the elderly B. the study related to psychiatric medicine C. the study of a person’s DNA sequences D. the military health system Short Answer 20. What is a health insurance copayment? 21. Describe the procedure that must be followed after sticking yourself with a contaminated needle or other sharp object. Career Exploration Public Health Nurse Public health nurses educate people about health issues unique to their location. They create and implement health education and disease prevention campaigns, such as health screenings and immunization clinics. Public health nurses may also work with both government officials and members of the community to improve access to healthcare. They also monitor health trends and research health risk factors for individual communities. Public health nurses work for government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community health clinics, and other groups that work to improve health in communities. Public health nurses are registered nurses (RNs) with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Job outlook looks promising in the coming years. Public health nurses may earn between $50,000 and $55,000 each year. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com Related Careers Environmental health manager Epidemiologist Medical investigator Public health information officer Public health supervisor Further Research 1. Research one of the related careers using the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other reliable Internet resources. What is the outlook for this career? 2. Review the educational requirements for this career. What level of education is necessary? What classes would you need to take to pursue a related degree? 3. What is the salary range for this job? 4. What do you think you would like about this career? What might you dislike? Compare the job you have researched to the description of a public health nurse. Which job appeals to you more? Why?