Which of the following are the responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to disasters? (Select all that apply.) a. Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition b. Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation c. Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that […]
Which of the following best explains why health professionals and educators are stressing total abstinence of drugs instead of teaching appropriate social use? a. Federal funds are available to schools if abstinence is stressed. b. If students perceive a drug as harmful, fewer actually try it. c. It is easier to avoid a substance altogether […]
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 […]
“I don’t understand,” the woman said. “It’s my husband who is the alcoholic, not me. Why are you asking me to get involved in his treatment?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “You are codependent. You will need to learn how to function independently.” b. “You are an […]
