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Maintaining a Safe Work Environment — Unit test

Question 2 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

A report was created that outlined the outbreak of a disease called fungal meningitis among patients who received contaminated steroid injections. Another report was published that outlined solutions to help prevent job injuries that could occur in the construction industry. The government agency that is responsible for documenting both of these reports is

Answer
A
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
B
the Food and Drug Administration.
C
the World Health Organization.
D
the Joint Commission.

Explanation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors disease outbreaks and publishes reports about their causes and spread, including fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroid injections. The CDC also conducts research and issues guidance to prevent workplace injuries, including in construction. The FDA regulates medicines and medical products, but it is not the agency responsible for documenting both kinds of reports.

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