Public Health

Which of the following best describes a food desert? a. The inability

Which of the following best describes a food desert? a. The inability to store foods at an acceptable temperature b. The inability to have healthy foods at home c. A neighborhood with little to no access to healthy foods d. A neighborhood that has experienced a recent food-borne illness   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C A […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

The correctional nurse was completing an admission physical for a newl

The correctional nurse was completing an admission physical for a newly incarcerated prisoner. The nurse realized the prisoner was talking to someone other than the nurse. Which of the following does the nurse need to remember? a. Cell phones, including those with ear phones, are commonplace among everyone. b. It is common for persons to […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following responsibilities does the occupational health n

Which of the following responsibilities does the occupational health nurse (OHN) have in relation to an injured employee and the Workers’ Compensation Act? a. To assist the employee in obtaining legal representation to negotiate a financial settlement b. To assist the employer to work out a settlement with the employee to avoid legal suits against […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Before interviewing an Hispanic family, what is the most important act

Before interviewing an Hispanic family, what is the most important action for the nurse to take? a. Compliment each member on some visible asset b. Establish rapport, and gain trust and confidence c. Greet them in Spanish even if badly spoken and accented d. Recognize the male as the authority figure in the family   […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A 14-year-old was found guilty of beating and raping a 73-year-old nei

A 14-year-old was found guilty of beating and raping a 73-year-old neighbor. The prosecutor had successfully argued for the child to be tried as an adult. The jury is considering a long adult prison term. A 14-year-old was found guilty of beating and raping a 73-year-old neighbor. The prosecutor had successfully argued for the child […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following is a direct result of global warming? a. Decre

Which of the following is a direct result of global warming? a. Decreased prevalence of infectious diseases b. Increased water pollution from soil erosion c. Decreased protection from the ozone layer d. Increased number of parasites and insects   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Global warming is the gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth’s […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following aspects of a developed country would be most wo

Which of the following aspects of a developed country would be most worthwhile to be copied by a developing country? a. Education of health care professions b. Health care reform policies to improve health care delivery c. Advanced technology with its miracle interventions and cures d. Our approach to rationing health care   ESSAYBID ANSWER […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A woman stood very close to the nurse and asked a question about her h

A woman stood very close to the nurse and asked a question about her husband’s condition. The nurse took a step back and shared the requested information. No other questions were asked. Was this a successful interaction? a. No, because the nurse should not answer any questions about a client, even if the wife is […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following statements best describes how the Centers for D

Which of the following statements best describes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differs from its many peer agencies? a. It focuses primarily on prevention. b. It is a uniquely American approach to problem resolution. c. It responds to health emergencies. d. It uses years of experience as the basis for its […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following best describes what the Code of Federal Regulat

Which of the following best describes what the Code of Federal Regulations, especially Title 29, requires of the occupational health nurse (OHN)? a. All employees must be trained in first aid. b. Postwork-related injuries, illnesses, and death records must be recorded yearly. c. The OHN must serve as an emergency warden, helping employees to the […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020