Which of the following describes what has been identified by public health experts as the number one priority in rural areas? a. Access to health care b. Access to education c. Access to telecommunications d. Access to better-paying employment opportunities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Bolin and Gamm (2003) reported that access to health care […]
Which of the following compositional factors influences rural health needs? a. Demographics of the people living in an area b. Local environment c. The geography of the area d. The political and social institutions in the community ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A There is a growing emphasis on the distinction between context, which is defined […]
Which of the following was required by the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008? a. That alcoholism be recognized as a disease and treatment be given in residential facilities b. That drug addiction be accepted as a mental health diagnosis and addicts be treated rather than jailed […]
Which of the following factors would prevent a homeless person from accepting employment adequate to pay for housing? a. Could not complete an employment application because of lack of mailing address b. Hope for a better position than the service positions available c. Lack of adequate resources to pay for other necessities d. Prefer to […]
A young man rolled his wheelchair up the ramp into the clinic to the desk where the intake nurse greeted him. After welcoming him to the clinic, which of the following should be the initial question asked by the nurse? a. “Are you a vet home from the war?” b. “Can I help you into […]
Which of the following mental illnesses is most frequently diagnosed among adults in the United States? a. Acute stress disorder b. Bipolar disorder c. Depression d. Schizophrenia ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Depression is the most frequently diagnosed and one of the most disabling mental illnesses in the United States. Depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 […]
Which of the following groups of people is most likely to experience homelessness? a. Those who have a supportive family b. Those who have recently become unemployed c. Those who have substance abuse problems d. Those who frequently change jobs ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Some people experiencing homelessness have individual characteristics that, in interaction […]
A young woman rolled her wheelchair up the ramp into the clinic to the desk where the intake nurse greeted her. Which of the following should be the nurse’s first response? a. “How can I help you?” b. “Who came with you today?” c. Compliment her on her skill with the wheelchair d. Sit so […]
Which of the following would be true for a county to be defined as having persistent poverty? a. At least 10% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 10 years. b. At least 10% of the population has been in poverty for at least the last 20 years. c. At […]
Which of the following best explains why having parity in insurance coverage does not always help persons with depression? a. Many persons find that the medications do not relieve symptoms. b. Most depressed persons do not seek treatment. c. Most depression is situational, and having insurance does not change the situation. d. Psychotherapists will not […]
