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 […]
Which of the following best describes how health care professionals are involved in the problem of homelessness? a. Homeless persons make everyone uncomfortable when they beg for handouts. b. Homeless persons often live in emergency departments and clinics. c. Poverty leads to crimes, and health care professionals can be attacked and robbed outside health care […]
Which of the following concerns can a nurse as a citizen help address? a. Advocating for removal of environmental and social barriers to needed services b. Continuing to engage in political action to increase funding for care for the handicapped c. Recognizing that it is better to offer to help than to wait for a […]
Which of the following best describes the proportion of the U.S. population that is made up of persons with a long-lasting condition or disability? a. The number is about 5% and increasing. b. The number is about 10% and stable. c. The proportion is about 15% and stable. d. The proportion is almost 20% and […]
Which of the following best describes the practical importance of the classifications of metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncare areas? a. Classifications are used for congressional policy-making and funding decisions. b. Metropolitan areas gained importance because of their large population. c. Micropolitan areas are now recognized for their crucial role in society. d. The new system emphasizes […]
Which of the following facts is noteworthy about adolescent males who are driving without a license in the countryside? a. Most had driver’s education classes but have not yet earned the money to pay for their driver’s license test. b. Most were Hispanic or black from a rural area. c. Most were practiced in driving […]
