A prisoner was bleeding where another inmate had attacked him with a fork. Which of the following would be the correctional nurse’s first and most crucial responsibility? a. Perform a complete physical assessment, specifically looking for internal injuries b. Maintain an escape route to help ensure personal safety c. Report the incident to administration, indicating […]
A nurse felt very good about an Asian man who had responded positively to the instructions given to him. Later, the nurse heard him tell his wife that there was no way he could implement the suggestions. Which of the following best describes the problem that the client is experiencing? a. Polite response may not […]
Which of the following is consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for breastfeeding? a. A mother combines breastfeeding with the introduction of complementary foods until the infant is 1 year old b. A mother supplements breastfeeding with formula when then infant is 4 months old c. A mother stops breastfeeding her infant […]
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn concerning efforts to decrease environmental pollution? a. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets priorities for environmental problems and funds action. b. Federal policies have been weakened, and enforcement lacks funding. c. Federal recycling mandates have decreased waste products. d. Legislation is increasingly being passed to force companies […]
Which of the following nongovernmental groups has been expending millions of dollars to reduce the impact of infectious diseases with profound effect on prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria? a. Carter Center b. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation c. Families for Freedom Foundation d. Bradley Foundation ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The […]
A mother explained that she had just dropped her 3-year-old off at her own mother’s so she could come in for the required examination for her new job. She excitedly shared her hopes that she would be able to afford a used car rather than having to ride a Which of the following would be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why are health care providers concerned over such social issues as mass transit, clean power, and the farming industry? a. Because air pollutants are contributors to asthma and other health problems. b. Clean power would reduce the pollution that results from burning of high-sulfur coal. c. Manure runoff from industrial farming is polluting water and […]
