Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the environment and health? a. Because of the large number of variables involved, the relationship between environment and health cannot be researched. b. Because the environment has such long-term effects on health, research findings are not yet available. c. Research shows that a healthy environment […]
Which of the following best explains why occupational health nurses (OHNs) felt a need to create the Factory Nurses Conference? a. All the other specialties in nursing had created their own conferences and groups. b. Creating their own group would be less expensive to maintain membership than joining the American Nurses Association (ANA). c. Funding […]
Which of the following statements best describes how the population of the United States is changing? a. Growth will occur because of a decrease in the death rate. b. Growth will occur because of ongoing immigration. c. Growth will occur because of an increase in the birth rate. d. Growth will occur because of lengthening […]
Which of the following causes of death on a death certificate would need correction by the forensic nurse? a. Accident b. Homicide c. Natural d. Suicide e. Untimely ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: E The National Association of Medical Examiners identifies five acceptable options for recording manner of death: (1) natural, (2) accident, (3) suicide, (4) […]
Which of the following best describes why a nurse working in a U.S. urban area should be knowledgeable about infectious diseases common to areas of Africa? a. Nurses have an ethical commitment to care for others throughout the world. b. Every infectious disease is just one airplane ride away. c. Infection could occur if a […]
Which of the following statements best defines Leininger’s term “culture universal”? a. The preference to be cared for by someone from their own cultural group for maximum ease and comfort b. The commonalities of values, norms, and life patterns that are held in all cultures c. The particular values, beliefs, and patterning of behavior that […]
What proportion of U.S. citizens are children? a. 12% b. 16% c. 20% d. 24% ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D In 2011, there were 73.9 million U.S. children under the age of 18 years. Children represent about 24% of the country’s population, down from a peak of 36% at the end of the mid-1960’s baby […]
A patient had wrapped a tummy band around her newborn’s abdomen. What should the nurse say to the new mother? a. “Can you explain to me the purpose of wrapping a band around the baby’s tummy?” b. “In the hospital, we prefer to expose the umbilical cord to air so it’s easier to put medication […]
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, […]
Which of the following conclusions were made when Congress asked for a report on the federal government’s quality enhancement process on the care the federal government gave? (Select all that apply.) a. A clear responsibility at the federal level is to lead by example. b. Computerized clinical data have enabled practice guidelines to be written. […]
