The population health nurse is preparing information to present during a community health fair. What should the nurse include to reduce the susceptibility to communicable diseases in this population? (Select all that apply.) 1. Maintain an adequate diet. 2. Get plenty of rest and sleep. 3. Be sure to exercise every day. 4. Learn strategies […]
The population health nurse is working in a clinic whose clientele has existing liver disease. The nurse knows that these clients need which immunization? 1. Pneumococcal. 2. Meningococcal. 3. Varicella. 4. Rubella. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. People with chronic diseases are at particular risk for disease and complications due to influenza and […]
There is an epidemic of influenza in a small, rural community. The leaders of the community are so concerned about the epidemic that they canceled all planned public events. This is an example of: 1. Social distancing. 2. Quarantine. 3. Isolation. 4. Restricting. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Social distancing involves voluntarily limiting […]
A diabetic client is being screened for tuberculosis. The nurse administers the tuberculin skin test. Instructions related to the skin test should include: 1. The client must return within 24 to 36 hours to have the test assessed. 2. A positive reaction to the skin test is based upon redness around the injection site. 3. […]
The student is preparing a presentation on common chronic diseases. Which definition should the student use for this presentation? 1. A condition that persists over a period of time that cannot be cured but can be controlled. 2. Problems in body function and structure such as significant deviation or loss. 3. A multidimensional phenomenon that […]
The population health nurse is reviewing immunization records for a group of community members. For which clients should the nurse recommend an updated tetanus vaccination? (Select all that apply.) 1. Over the age of 65. 2. Smokes 1 ppd of cigarettes. 3. History of using injection drugs. 4. Being treated for type 2 diabetes. 5. […]
The population health nurse is following up on care provided to a client with a sexually transmitted disease. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional teaching? 1. “I need to practice safe sex at all times.” 2. “Once treated I will never contract gonorrhea again.” 3. “Even after treatment I can contract the same […]
The population health nurse is preparing a class about pain. The percentage the nurse cites for how many adults in the United States experience daily pain is: 1. 27%. 2. 43%. 3. 55%. 4. 63%. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. It is estimated that 43% of U.S. adults experience daily pain, not 27%, […]
The population health nurse is preparing a presentation about pediatric health care. Since most people believe that chronic health problems occur primarily among the elderly, the nurse should include which information in the presentation? 1. In the United States, 8% of children experience some form of disability related to a variety of chronic conditions. 2. […]
The population health nurse is planning a program focusing on the societal effects of chronic kidney disease. The community members with which health problems should the nurse encourage attending this program? (Select all that apply.) 1. 64 year old male client with hypertension. 2. 17 year old male client being treated for asthma. 3. 78 […]
