Public Health

Which of the following best explains why the infection rate of HIV and

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, […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

After being given negative news about a health problem, the client, wi

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

An occupational health nurse has been asked to perform a complete phys

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Crying, a clinic patient explained that she knew she had this breast l

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following is often discovered when female prisoners are i

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following factors is the single largest threat to child h

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 […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be the victim of

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be the victim of violent crime? a. A 10-year-old white female b. A 15-year-old black female c. A 15-year -old black male d. A10-year-old white male   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Black males are the racial group most likely to be victimized. Violence is more likely […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following is considered appropriate preparation for engag

Which of the following is considered appropriate preparation for engaging in forensic nursing specialty practice? a. Adequate number of continuing education credits plus licensure as a registered nurse b. Baccalaureate nursing program and previous community health experience c. College-based educational program including supervised clinical hours and internship d. Interest in and willingness to be employed […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020