Which of the following best describes why infant mortality rate is used as an international comparison of a country’s health status? a. Every country, regardless of other priorities, focuses on care of infants and their mothers. b. It is easy to obtain and compare such data. c. It reflects medical care quality and access and […]
Which of the following led to a vast increase in the number of occupational health nurses? a. Increasing autonomy and salaries of nurses in that role b. Increasing industrialization of all societies c. Society demanding improvements in safety for all workers d. The health of workers involved in manufacturing during World War II was crucial […]
Most of a country’s citizens have died from malnutrition or as the result of violence. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn? a. Their country has a problem with an adequate water supply for agriculture. b. They live in a country where weather interferes with food crops. c. They live in a developed country […]
Which of the following skills can a forensic nurse, serving in the elected office of coroner, bring to the situation compared with other professionals? a. Extensive knowledge of medicine b. Knowledge of the law c. Previous experience in testifying in court d. Superb communication and empathy skills ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Nurse coroners exhibit […]
Which of the following best explains why it is difficult to get others interested in environmental health? a. Environmental problems just are not interesting or dramatic. b. It’s difficult to get media interested. c. People respond more to an acute crisis than chronic environmental problems. d. People respond more to an individual asking for help […]
Which of the following entities has been most active in creating change and alternative approaches in health care delivery? a. Consumers b. Corporations c. Health care professionals d. State legislators ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Corporations have become driving forces in shaping the development of alternative approaches to health care. Businesses, that is, employers, have […]
A woman who spoke English was an immigrant from the Middle East, attending the clinic for the first time with two female friends. When a male nurse attempted to get a health history, the woman refused to respond to his questions. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Ask a […]
The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was surprised to find that former friends were no longer interested in a colleague relationship and one even accused the LNC of trashing clinical nursing practice in the courtroom. The legal nurse consultant (LNC) was surprised to find that former friends were no longer interested in a colleague relationship and […]
Which of the following statements best define epidemiological transition? a. A change from morbidity due to a particular infectious disease to a different infectious disease b. A change from mainly infectious diseases to chronic diseases c. A change in infectious diseases caused by a difference in agent, host, or environment d. A change in life […]
Which of the following is one of the biggest threats faced by developing countries that are trying to grow economically and make a better life for their citizens? a. Lack of education and knowledge b. Political unrest c. Environmental hazards d. Large population ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Large populations create pressure. In developing countries, […]
