Which legislation has increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse? a. Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act b. Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 c. Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act d. Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 increased funding for […]
Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan? a. Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers b. Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes c. Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies d. Response maps showing sites of first responders, […]
A woman is in the emergency department for the fifth time this year, each time with more severe injuries. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? a. Insist she be discharged to a safe shelter where the perpetrator cannot find her b. Provide information regarding safe shelters and sources of support […]
Which of the following is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States? a. Alcohol b. Firearms (guns) c. Overweight and obesity d. Tobacco use ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Tobacco use is a major problem in this country and is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States. […]
A 4-year-old child is seen in the emergency department with a spiral fracture of the right arm. X-ray examination shows previously broken and healed bones. Which of the following is the immediate responsibility of the nurse? a. Call social services to immediately set up foster care for the child b. Provide information about parenting and […]
Which of the following age groups has the highest prevalence of binge drinking and heavy drinking? a. Adults aged 45 to 65 years b. Adult business persons, aged 25 to 45 years c. Both genders of depressed elderly, aged 65 years and up d. Young adults aged 18 to 25 years ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
Which of the following is the most commonly used drug among children and adolescents in the United States? a. Alcohol b. Marijuana c. Methamphetamine d. Cocaine e. Steroids ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A All 50 states and the District of Columbia have outlawed the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 years, […]
Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal mood-altering substance? a. Cocaine or crack ecstasy b. Heroin c. Marijuana d. Methamphetamine or speed ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug. In 2011, there were 18.1 million past month users. Between 2007 and 2011, the rate of use […]
A man was crying and said, “I didn’t mean to do it. She just got me so angry I lost control. It will never happen again.” The woman said, “It was my fault. I shouldn’t have upset him.” Then, looking at the nurse, the woman added, A man was crying and said, “I didn’t mean […]
Which of the following created the original expansion of home health care agencies? (Select all that apply.) a. Changes that decreased reimbursement for hospital-based care b. Cost containment in a managed care environment c. Meeting clients’ preference for care in their homes, not institutions d. Offering new career opportunities for nurses who are tired of […]
