John Snow is called the “father of epidemiology” because of his work with a. Cholera b. Malaria c. Polio d. Germ theory ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
Date: October 9th, 2020
When delivering safe and effective nursing care, the nurse must consider the significance of which factor(s) in the development of disease? Select all that apply. a. Genetics b. Lifestyle c. Environment d. Technology ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, C
Date: October 9th, 2020
According to the CDC’s “Genomic competencies for the public health workforce,” all public health workers should be able to (select all that apply a. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the role that genomics play in disorders. b. Make appropriate referrals to those with more genomic experience. c. Counsel individuals about their genetic susceptibility for particular disorders. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A nurse is counseling a client who has just learned that she is a carrier of the BRCA-2 gene. What are potential reactions by this client? a. Feelings of guilt b. Fear of loss of insurance coverage c. Feelings of anxiety d. Fear for children ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, C, D
Date: October 9th, 2020
The factors, exposures, characteristics, and behaviors that determine patterns of disease are described using a. Descriptive epidemiology b. Analytic epidemiology c. Distribution d. Determinants ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
Date: October 9th, 2020
A public health nurse is demonstrating one of the minimum competencies set forth by the National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) when a. Organizing a meeting to discuss the care of cystic fibrosis clients b. Making a referral to a genetics specialist c. Advocating for legislation to support stem cell research d. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
When a nurse understands the significant impact that genetic testing can have on an individual and family, the nurse is meeting a competency identified by the a. National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c. American Nurses Association d. International Council of Nurses ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
When a nurse considers that clients may not want to have genetic testing done because of the impact that it may have on future life decisions, the nurse is incorporating genetics/genomics into practice using a. Assessment b. Identification c. Referral d. Provision of education, care, and support ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
Date: October 9th, 2020
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) a. Protects individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information b. Allows health insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions c. States employers may collect genetic information from employees as needed d. Requires employees to report genetic disorders to their employer ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
Date: October 9th, 2020
A nurse is counseling a client whose genetic test results show a genetic susceptibility for breast cancer. The most appropriate statement by the nurse would be a. “You should discuss hormone replacement therapy with your physician.” b. “You are at an increased risk to develop breast cancer.” c. “You should have a bilateral mastectomy as […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
