A nurse was assigned to create and implement a community education program with the goal of preventing diabetes among the Hispanic population. As the nurse did not speak Spanish and was just beginning to be comfortable with the neighborhood Hispanic culture, which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take? […]
An occupational health nurse (OHN) is walking through a hospital. Which of the following observations would be concerning to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. A nurse shares that the floor census is at capacity. b. A wet floor without a warning sign or a dry walk area on one side c. A nurse […]
Which of the following best explains why the infection rate of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) is so high among persons who are incarcerated? (Select all that apply.) a. Fecal oral transmission because of lack of cleanliness and hygiene among inmates b. Ignorance as to how infectious diseases are transmitted c. Engagement in tattooing, drug use, […]
Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history? a. Always use a preprinted form b. Depend on education to learn this c. Depend on experience to know what to ask d. Memorize the I PREPARE mnemonic e. Memorize the I HEALTH mnemonic ESSAYBID […]
After being given negative news about a health problem, the client, with tears running down her face, asks, “Why did this happen to me?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Could someone have cursed you?” b. “Do you feel your life is out of balance?” c. “God has […]
An occupational health nurse has been asked to perform a complete physical examination, including drug testing, on both a prospective and a current employee. Which of the following best describe the purposes of these examinations? (Select all that apply.) a. To measure the strength of organs that may be affected by workplace responsibilities b. To […]
Crying, a clinic patient explained that she knew she had this breast lump because she had spread nasty gossip about her neighbor. Which of the following actions by the nurse would likely be the most successful? a. Explain the causes of a breast lump and the usual treatments b. Refer the woman for an immediate […]
Which of the following is often discovered when female prisoners are interviewed for their health histories? (Select all that apply.) a. A history of physical and sexual abuse b. Evidence of active tuberculosis (TB) c. Extensive tattooing and body piercings d. Personal use of drugs and alcohol e. Positive test results for HIV and hepatitis […]
Which of the following factors is the single largest threat to child health? a. Child abuse b. Obesity c. Poor nutrition d. Poverty ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Poverty is the greatest threat to child health. Children in poverty have less access to nutritious food, shelter, and health care. They are often deprived of advantages […]
A school nurse is developing a health education program for third grade students about how to play safely. Which of the following provides the best rationale for this nursing action? a. The kids were playing chicken in front of the school buses each day. b. The students are at the age when they begin to […]
