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 […]
Which of the following would be the best method to increase the positive predictive value of a screening test? a. Test a large population at once b. Test a group at high risk for the health problem c. Use a very sensitive screening test d. Use a very specific screening test ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
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 […]
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 […]
A nurse is trying to determine a client’s reading level. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse? a. Ask the client if he/she finds it useful to have someone help when receiving written materials from the physician. b. Ask the client to assess his or her own health literacy and give […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A nurse is trying to improve on providing culturally effective care in the community. Which of the following behaviors would be most effective to meet this goal? a. Being willing to change communication patterns to increase client comfort b. Demonstrating expertise in recognizing physiological differences caused by ethnicity c. Exhibiting sensitivity to individual differences resulting […]
A nurse was debating about which approach to use to both obtain data about community needs and encourage community participation in their resolution. Which of the following approaches would be most effective in meeting both goals? a. A community forum, open to all interested residents of the community b. A community survey mailed to all […]
