The community is conducting a series of forums about alcoholism. What information should the forums include? 1. Alcohol use is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. 2. Ten percent of high school students engage in periodic heavy drinking. 3. Almost 1% of the United States population reports binge drinking. 4. Alcohol […]
What should a population health approach to provide treatment for violent persons include? 1. Advocate for availability of treatment services and facilities. 2. Referral for necessary services. 3. Educate the public about factors that contribute to the risk of violence. 4. Remove victims of abuse to safe environments as needed. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 […]
While interviewing the spouse of a client who is being treated for substance abuse, the population health nurse suspects codependence exists between the client and the spouse. What characteristic of codependence did the nurse assess? 1. Evidence of high self-esteem. 2. The ability to freely express feelings. 3. Control of others. 4. The ability to […]
The most appropriate intervention when screening to identify persons at risk for violence is to: 1. Report instances of violence. 2. Refer these persons for counseling. 3. Engage in case finding to teach others how to recognize signs of abuse or potential violence. 4. Engage in political activity to advocate for adequate treatment facilities for […]
The population health nurse suspects that a client is experiencing nicotine withdrawal. What manifestations did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? (Select all that apply.) 1. Anxiety. 2. Nervousness. 3. Disorientation. 4. Increased appetite. 5. Sleep disturbances. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5 Explanation: 1. Nervousness, increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and […]
A mother is concerned that her son is demonstrating some behaviors that place him at risk for substance abuse. Which behavior should the population health nurse explain that contributes to problems of substance abuse? 1. Conformity. 2. Patience with failure. 3. Easily acknowledging feelings. 4. Tolerance of deviant behavior. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 4 Explanation: […]
The population health nurse is planning approaches to help community students cope with substance use. Which approaches should the nurse use to meet this goal? (Select all that apply.) 1. Teach a class on coping strategies. 2. Control access to abusive substances. 3. Educate students on substance use risks. 4. Implement a program for effective […]
The nurse manager of a community health clinic is designing a process to implement brief interventions when assisting a client to resolve a substance abuse issue. Which components should the nurse include in this process? (Select all that apply.) 1. Provide feedback. 2. Providing options to reduce use. 3. Importance of client responsibility. 4. Use […]
An adolescent who has been treated twice in the last three years for substance abuse has been warned by the court that further problems with the law will result in his incarceration. An adolescent who has been treated twice in the last three years for substance abuse has been warned by the court that further […]
A client is beginning treatment for alcohol abuse. The population health nurse should ensure that the client is instructed on which types of medications used for this treatment? (Select all that apply.) 1. Disulfiram. 2. Naltrexone. 3. Acamprosate. 4. Amitriptyline. 5. Buprenorphine. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, 2, 3 Explanation: 1. Disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone […]
