Compare and contrast obesity and malnutrition as public health issues, and describe how families can influence them. What will be an ideal response? ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: Nurses and the general public are often unaware of public health measures that might be used to reverse the obesity epidemic. Some solutions rest outside the health-care industry, […]
Explain what is meant by this statement of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons: “Societal needs for medical health care have both quantitative and qualitative perspectives.” What will be an ideal response? ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: Quantitative means that the appropriate number, type, and mix of physicians, nurses, or other health-care professionals are available. […]
What do families desire from hospice care? 1. Continuity of care. 2. Comfort for the dying family member. 3. Autonomy for family members. 4. Case management. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4 Rationale: Continuity of care, comfort for the dying family member, autonomy for family members, and case management are all aspects of […]
Which of the following are reasons the United States has a growing health disadvantage when compared with peer countries? 1. Uninsured segments of the population 2. High poverty rates 3. An efficient health-care delivery system 4. Lack of care coordination ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 4 Rationale: Uninsured people, high poverty rates, and lack […]
Which of the following factors influence societal health? 1. Access to care providers 2. Educational institutions 3. Wealth distribution 4. Respect of human rights ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1, 3, 4 Rationale: Access to care providers, distribution of wealth, and respect of human rights all influence the health of society. Educational institutions are not essential […]
How much greater is U.S. health-care spending compared to other nations? 1. About 2.5 times as high 2. About 4 times as high 3. About 7.5 times as high 4. About 10 times as high ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 Rationale: The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world and spends […]
Which of the following may prevent illness? 1. Adequate sleep 2. Early diagnosis 3. Stress management 4. Adequate nutrition ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1, 3, 4 Rationale: Adequate sleep, nutrition, and stress management help to prevent illness. Early diagnosis of illness is important too, but it does not prevent illness.
Which of the following increase risk for illness? 1. Physical activity 2. Tobacco use 3. Sedentary lifestyle 4. Poverty ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2, 3, 4 Rationale: Tobacco use and a sedentary lifestyle are high-risk behaviors; socioeconomic status also correlates with increased risk for illness.
Consider the following statements: Statement A. When physicians discuss end-of-life with cancer patients, their health-care costs are much higher in the last week of life. Statement B. Many dying persons never get referred to hospice care. 1. Both statements A and B are true. 2. Both statements A and B are false. 3. Statement A […]
What percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese? 1. Less than 25% 2. 34% 3. 40% 4. More than 50% ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Rationale: The obesity crisis is of great concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011), about 33.8% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.
