The population nurse is planning a program to address the problem of low birth weight babies. Which interventions should the nurse include in this program? (Select all that apply.) 1. Promote smoking cessation. 2. Support the use of folic acid. 3. Review importance of adequate prenatal nutrition. 4. Explain the importance of immunizations in well-baby […]
The nurse is explaining how maintaining high rates of immunization among children not only protects individual children from disease, but also serves to protect other members of the population. This best describes: 1. Active immunity. 2. Passive immunity. 3. Acquired immunity. 4. Herd immunity. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. Herd immunity is the […]
The nurse is working with a family of five: the mother, father, and three children. The children are constantly exposed to hostility and aggressive behaviors by both parents. The nurse knows that these children will be more likely to: 1. Run away from home at the time of adolescence. 2. Commit suicide. 3. Display these […]
The population health nurse is caring for a family with a child diagnosed with a chronic illness. On what should the nurse focus when addressing the needs of the parents who are caring for this child? (Select all that apply.) 1. Reorganizing family roles. 2. Using the Internet for support. 3. Developing specific care skills. […]
The population health nurse encourages a single parent of a child with juvenile arthritis to participate in weekly yoga classes. Which type of coping is the nurse encouraging this parent to develop? 1. Emotional. 2. Future-focused. 3. Problem-focused. 4. Appraisal-focused. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Families with children experiencing a chronic illness may […]
The nurse is planning to teach a class about dental care to a group of expectant women. The nurse should teach that dental hygiene should begin: 1. At birth. 2. When the first tooth erupts. 3. When the child can hold a toothbrush. 4. When the child starts solid food. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 2 […]
An exacerbation of an adolescent child’s chronic health problem has been addressed. What action should the population health nurse plan to promote adjustment of the child and family? 1. Discuss the child’s health needs with the school nurse. 2. Encourage the family to see the routine Friday night movie. 3. Suggest the child attend counseling […]
During a home visit the population nurse determines that a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is activity participating in self-management. What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion? 1. Mother makes the child lunch. 2. Child measure capillary blood glucose. 3. Brother waits to play with the child outdoors. 4. Older sister […]
The mother asks the nurse when her infant should be screened for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should explain that routine screening for TB usually occurs initially: 1. At birth. 2. At four months of age. 3. At three years of age. 4. When the child starts school. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 2 Explanation: 2. Tuberculosis […]
After attending a community meeting the population health nurse learns that 15 children in the community have terminal illnesses. What action should the nurse take to support the care of these children? 1. Review the recommendations for each child’s ongoing care. 2. Explain the importance of screening for illnesses early in a child’s life. 3. […]
