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, […]
When using an environmental perspective, which of the following would be the most important question for a nurse to ask when assessing potential health problems? a. “Can you tell me how you have been feeling?” b. “Can you tell me what you do at work?” c. “What brings you here today?” d. “What problems have […]
Which of the following groups makes up about 30% of the world’s population? a. Children b. Elderly c. Teenaged adolescents d. Caucasians ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A According to the World Health Organization, in 2007, 30% of the world population consisted of children and 8% of the population were over age 60. The percentage of […]
How does critical theory differ from other nursing theories such as the health belief model or Orem’s self-care deficit theory? a. Critical theory can be used by professionals other than nurses. b. Critical theory focuses on oppression and facilitates group action. c. Critical theory is not directly related to health promotion. d. Critical theory confronts […]
Which of the following actions should be taken by a typical community preparing for the expected demographic changes in the United States? a. Build more elementary schools b. Build more high schools c. Build more colleges d. Build more adult condominiums ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The number of children will increase, but the proportion […]
Which of the following clients may be eligible for hospital-based, disease-specific case management support? (Select all that apply.) a. Those who have high-cost conditions b. Those with physicians who request such intervention for their patients c. Those who may be maintained in a stable condition in their home environment d. Those who have access to […]
