What is meant by discriminatory land use? a. Backlash against companies that do not protect the environment b. Daily insults to people who live in a particular community c. Locating industrial hazards in low-income communities d. Political recognition that companies support a safe environment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Discriminatory land use ensures that many […]
Which of the following indicators would be most informative in assessing the health of a newborn? a. Apgar score at birth b. Birth weight and length of gestation c. Mother’s education and income from employment d. When the mother began prenatal care at her local clinic ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Birth weight and length […]
An emergency department nurse was not sure whether there was enough evidence one way or the other to suspect child abuse with a child client, because there was not much evidence of physical harm. The forensic nurse agreed to see the child. Which of the fo a. Ask the child whether the family has any […]
Which of the following strategies should be used to lower the risk of malaria among the world’s population? a. Distribute insecticide-treated nets and antimalarial medications b. Educate people to keep their windows closed at night c. Spray neighborhoods with insecticides to kill any mosquitoes present d. Spread DDT on bodies of water to prevent larva […]
It has been learned that a particular industry has vastly polluted the surrounding neighborhood. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by those living in the neighborhood? a. Band together to shut the industry down b. Nothing, because of family ties and cost of relocation c. Immediately move to a different neighborhood […]
A nurse was explaining a problem to the client so the client could make an informed decision about alternative treatment approaches. The client responded, “The doctor will choose the best treatment. Do whatever the doctor says.” Which of the following actions should be taken next by the nurse? a. Ask if the client would like […]
A woman vows to quit smoking and drinking immediately upon the surprising news that she is 2 months pregnant. Which of the following concerns would the nurse have for this woman? a. Those with whom she shares living quarters might smoke or drink. b. Fetal damage may already have occurred. c. Peers may encourage her […]
Which of the following statements best describes how the United States compares with other countries on infant mortality rate? a. Best of all the industrialized nations b. About in the middle of the industrialized nations c. Near the bottom of the industrialized nations d. Gradually improving among the industrialized nations ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C […]
A nurse reviewed the treatment the surgeon recommended for a woman’s breast lump. When the nurse asked the woman if she could be admitted to the hospital for immediate surgery, the husband thanked the nurse for her time and said they would get back in touch after they speak with other family members. Which of […]
An occupational health nurse (OHN) reminds employees to put on their safety glasses and use other personal protective equipment. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Health promotion ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The OHN uses a variety of primary prevention methods, with one-on-one interaction […]
