Which of the following would be the most appropriate indicator for determining the needs of an aggregate? (Select all that apply.) a. Demand for services as seen in the behaviors of the chosen aggregate members b. Experts’ determination of what is needed in the situation c. Nurse’s own expertise, skill, and preferences d. Obvious health […]
Which of the following best describes how voluntary health agencies fit into the overall health care system? a. They fill in the gaps between services offered by private and public health systems. b. They primarily serve as sources of financial aid for the underserved. c. They supplement the effort of the public health care system. […]
A nurse wanted a screening test that was very sensitive in determining who might have a particular illness. What might be a problem with using such a sensitive test? (Select all that apply.) a. Many persons have true negative test results. b. Persons who test negative are able to celebrate their healthy state. c. Persons […]
Which of the following best describes the most important factor in legislation? a. The amount of financing and lobbying behind each choice b. The beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy c. The preferences of the majority of American voters d. The president’s ongoing encouragement for one particular choice ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Public […]
A nurse involved with a community group told peers that the group was learning networking, negotiating, lobbying, and information seeking. Which of the following provides the best explanation for why the nurse is not working toward a noticeable improvement in health status for the group? (Select all that apply.) a. The nurse cannot improve the […]
Which of the following levels of government primarily establishes regulations and provides funding for health care? a. Federal government b. Local health departments c. Regional health districts d. State health departments ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The federal government has been assuming a larger role in the protection of the population through regulation and funding. […]
A nurse has completed a community health project. Which of the following actions must be performed by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Ask for media coverage of the project to maximize public relations b. Ensure that adequacy and appropriateness of the intervention are measured c. Be certain the efficiency and cost benefits are […]
Who first created the idea of a continuum of care, which later evolved into the term “case management”? a. Florence Nightingale, when she engaged in activities such as writing letters for the wounded. b. Lillian Wald, who created health education programs for the whole community. c. Social workers, who function as discharge planners, use the […]
Which of the following from vital statistics records is useful to community health nurses? (Select all that apply.) a. Relatively early age of death may suggest a new pathogen in the community b. Divorce rate, suggesting whether children will need additional services c. Documentation of the mortality and morbidity of the local community d. Indication […]
Which of the following best describes the Tuskegee Syphilis Study? a. It provided excellence in research design. b. It used an extensive subject base leading to confirmed conclusions. c. It developed information about the causes and treatment of syphilis. d. It implemented unethical and racist treatment of uninformed subjects. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D As […]
