Which of the following infections continues to increase in the United States? a. Measles b. Pertussis c. Hepatitis A, B, and C d. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Treatable STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, are still occurring at significant rates. Gonorrhea had plateaued or declined until 2009 but increased […]
Which of the following best explains how the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, Title X, has been helpful to families? a. It provides funds for family planning, including contraception. b. It created a child care subsidy to help adults obtain and retain employment. c. It provides housing for low-income families. d. It prevents utility companies […]
A female client develops a fungal vaginal infection after being treated with antibiotics for strep throat. Which of the following components of the epidemiological triangle is primarily responsible? a. Agent b. Environment c. Host d. Interaction of agent and environment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Infectious diseases are the result of interaction among the human […]
Which of the following strategies would be most helpful to implement with adolescent males at a high school? (Select all that apply.) a. A short required course on how to be a good parent b. Assistance in learning how to control emotions and behaviors c. Classes in male physiology, self-screenings, and influence of nutrition and […]
Which of the following best describes what is happening with infectious diseases in the United States? a. There is a continuing decrease in vector-borne infections. b. There is a continuing increase in food-borne and waterborne infections. c. Many airborne diseases are being spread by bioterrorists. d. The rate of infection varies extensively by income and […]
Which of the following are factors that have led to the decrease in mortality of some cancers? (Select all that apply.) a. An increase in mortality rate among other cancers b. Early detection through emphasis on routine screening c. Fewer sexual partners with emphasis on monogamy d. An increased awareness of influence of lifestyle choices […]
Which of the following is a fairly recent surprise regarding infectious diseases in the United States? a. Cervical cancer and coronary artery disease may be caused by infectious agents. b. Epidemics such as the H1N1 flu continue to occur. c. Mortality caused by infectious diseases continues to rise. d. Some infectious diseases remain endemic in […]
Which of the following factors make family nursing particularly challenging? (Select all that apply.) a. The health care system primarily focuses on care of individuals. b. Insurance reimbursement focuses on illness care and treatment of individuals. c. Family members are not always consistent in what they tell the nurse. d. More variables to be considered […]
Which of the following situations best describes when a person would most likely be very unhappy and perhaps ill after retirement? (Select all that apply.) a. If their family total income is now less than when he or she was employed b. If the retirement was involuntary c. If the person’s self-image was based on […]
Which of the following advantages do women have in relation to health screenings? (Select all that apply.) a. As the weaker sex, women are expected to be ill and see physicians more often. b. Employers often require health screening of their employees. c. Health care departments focus on maternal and child health. d. Women enjoy […]
