Which of the following screenings are typically administered in the school setting? (Select all that apply.) a. Blood pressure b. Chest x-ray c. Cholesterol and blood glucose d. Height and weight e. Scoliosis f. Visual and hearing acuity ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, D, E, F Height, weight, vision, and hearing screenings are provided at […]
A registered nurse is discovered stealing a patient’s narcotic medication for personal use. Which of the following is most likely to happen to the nurse? a. The nurse can be sued by the patient for pain and suffering (because the patient did not get the medication prescribed). b. The nurse who shows acceptance of a […]
Which of the following actions would public health professionals want to use as primary prevention against widespread community violence? (Select all that apply.) a. Women seen in emergency departments should be asked about abuse b. Courses for prisoners about avoiding violence and resolving conflict c. Classes on parenting and supportive follow-up for new parents d. […]
In a nationwide survey, which of the following was identified by school health nurses as the most crucial research priority for their specialty? a. Emergency preparedness b. Health education c. Obesity and nutrition d. Role of the school health nurse ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Gordon and Barry surveyed 263 school nurses in 2006 to […]
Which of the following way(s) can physicians enable drug abuse? (Select all that apply.) a. Prescribing psychoactive medications to a new patient who was claiming anxiety and insomnia b. Prescribing psychoactive medications to make a patient feel better during a time of situational stress c. Prescribing non-refillable small doses of psychoactive medications in response to […]
After his family and employer confronted a man with all the problems his drinking was causing, he agreed to go into treatment. However, the wife asks, “But if we are forcing him to go into treatment, wont’he just resent us and keep on drinking?” After his family and employer confronted a man with all the […]
Which of the following actions should a nurse take to ensure personal safety when engaging in home visits? (Select all that apply.) a. Always sit between the client and the exit, and, when in doubt, leave the situation b. Be sure of the correct address and always have a GPS system c. Carry a cell […]
A family was dependent on the dad for financial support, and now he is in treatment for alcoholism. The wife asks you how long this will take. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Don’t worry about length of time. Focus on helping him avoid alcohol.” b. “It […]
Which of the following behaviors is a warning that a person is no longer just using a drugs recreationally but is abusing drugs and becoming addicted? a. The person decides to try a new drug, claiming to be curious. b. The person is using the drug more frequently than before. c. The person joins a […]
As a nurse and a citizen, what is the nurse’s additional responsibility in relation to disasters? a. Assume the nurse will be asked to volunteer to assist the American Red Cross with helping care for disaster victims b. Be aware if there is an unusual increase in the number of people seeking care with similar […]
