Public Health

Which of the following best describes the operational definition of “h

Which of the following best describes the operational definition of “health literacy” in the United States? a. Being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level b. Being able to accurately complete a health self-assessment questionnaire c. Knowing how to access and use information to make health decisions d. Knowing one’s right to obtain […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spe

A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action? a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Assessment Pr

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Assessment Protocol for Excellence in Public Health (APEX-PH)? a. To improve the functioning of public agencies by peer evaluation b. To provide intensive planning for all professionals involved in public health c. An evaluation process involving both community and public organizations d. A self-evaluation by […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following resear

A researcher has limited time and funds. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate? a. Cohort study b. Incidence study c. Longitudinal study d. Retrospective study   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Because longitudinal, cohort, or incidence studies are costly in terms of resources and staff and often lose subjects over time, a […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

One hundred women received notification that their screening tests sug

One hundred women received notification that their screening tests suggested that they might have a serious health problem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure that they will complete follow-up testing? a. Compliment them on their willingness to be tested and suggest an immediate appointment before they have too much time […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following is the most effective way to determine if Healt

Which of the following is the most effective way to determine if Healthy People 2020 is improving the health of Americans? a. Availability of relatable data on total population’s health problems b. Comprehensive and systematically collected surveillance data on the health status of various population groups c. Increased financing to allow ongoing collation of information […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

A researcher wanted to engage in the best possible research design to

A researcher wanted to engage in the best possible research design to obtain reliable information about the possible cause(s) of a disease. Which of the following designs would the researcher choose? a. Cross-sectional study b. Descriptive study c. Prospective study d. Retrospective study   ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The most advantageous research design, because it […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020

Which of the following describes why the National Health Planning and

Which of the following describes why the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 was unsuccessful in its efforts to increase accessibility and acceptability, improve quality, and constrain rising costs? a. A new president forced the legislation’s repeal. b. No federal financing was included to implement the law. c. The federal government made […]

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Date: October 9th, 2020