Which of these statements is true about the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in lesser-developed countries? a. Communicable diseases account for the greatest percentage. b. Diarrheal disease and respiratory infections are rampant despite technology. c. Injuries account for most disability. d. Birth control methods are often lacking. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Communicable diseases account for […]
The introduction of health care technology into lesser-developed countries has led to less-than-satisfactory results because a. People do not want to use newer technology. b. The cost is so high that they cannot afford to use new technology. c. Other health needs may be more important than using complex technology. d. Technology is too complex […]
One intervention that has been shown to be effective in improving the health status of a population is a. Decreasing the number of people who need outside resources b. Increasing in the number of children who can attend school c. Increasing the monetary resources that can be used to treat disease and illness d. Improving […]
When utilizing the health care system in the United Kingdom, it is expected that the community health nurse will experience a. An equal employer-citizen share in cost of health care b. Ownership and operation of the system by the government c. Nurse practitioners as the primary providers of care in the system d. Primary care […]
Income level and social networks are examples of a. Culture b. Development c. Community d. Determinants ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Determinants are conditions and factors that are important considerations in population health.
Population health is an approach and perspective that focuses on a. Control of the spread of the HIV virus worldwide b. The broad range of factors and conditions that influence health c. Community-based care for all citizens d. Prevention and diagnosis of disease worldwide ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Population health is a holistic approach […]
Which statement about tuberculosis (TB) is true? a. Meningitis is the leading cause of death from tuberculosis. b. Chemotherapy, if made widely available, could eradicate the disease. c. Many TB cases are associated with HIV. d. The TB bacillus is difficult to isolate. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The rise in HIV has lead to […]
An example of a successful campaign against which of the following communicable diseases was carried out during the 1960s and 1970s? a. Tetanus b. Measles c. Pertussis d. Smallpox ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Smallpox was virtually eliminated throughout the world as a result of immunization.
A woman living in a lesser-developed country is likely a. At risk for a Vitamin E deficiency b. To have several children c. At risk for death during pregnancy and childbirth d. Viewed as the leader of the family unit ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Most deaths to women worldwide are related to pregnancy and […]
Which is a disease that was once isolated and rare but is now widespread throughout the world? a. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) b. Smallpox c. Malaria d. Measles ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Smallpox has been eradicated; malaria and measles were not isolated and rare throughout the world. AIDS was once isolated and rare, but […]
