A nurse is determining the needs of a selected aggregate. Eight percent of the aggregate has diabetes. Which of the following best describes the action that should be taken next to determine if this should be a priority? a. Ask the American Diabetes Association if 8% is a worrisome rate. b. Discuss the findings with […]
A nurse is caring for an aggregate as his or her client. Which of the following tasks would the nurse complete first? a. Determine the setting of the aggregate b. Gain access into the aggregate c. Identify the nurse’s own strengths and preferences d. Review the resources available to use in the community ESSAYBID […]
When trying to determine whether the swine flu outbreak was getting worse, which of the following rates should be carefully observed? a. The crude death rate b. The age-specific death rate c. The swine flu incidence rate d. The swine flu prevalence rate ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The incidence rate of new cases would […]
Which of the following best describes the advantage of the web of causation model in comparison with the epidemiological triangle model? a. The web of causation model is easier to understand and use. b. The web of causation model is more widely known and publicized. c. The web of causation model is more recent and […]
Which of the following best describes shoe leather epidemiology? a. Implementing the wheel model of epidemiology b. Engaging in extensive truth seeking like a detective in the community c. Traveling throughout the community to absorb an overall impression of it d. Facilitating sharing of the community’s history by community leaders ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C […]
A nurse is implementing a comprehensive and entertaining educational program. Which of the following actions must the nurse complete first? a. Be sure all the electronics (such as the computer showing the PowerPoint slides) are working. b. Develop an open and trusting relationship with participants. c. Distribute evaluation materials to participants. d. Greet each participant, […]
Which of the following best describes why community health education programs are important? a. It provides a way to reinforce voluntary behavior changes. b. Health education is an area that has desperately needed improvement. c. Health education prevents the occurrence of disease. d. It is the most cost-effective way of improving health. ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following has been determined to be a major variable in transmission of sexually transmitted infections? a. The pathogenesis of the involved agents b. The susceptibility of the host c. The environment in which the hosts live d. The amount of sex education provided in the schools ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The […]
Which of the following best describes what community members receive from each other? a. Safe environment to live and work b. Entertainment and recreational opportunities c. Socialization and role fulfillment d. Useful services such as physicians and medical centers ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Almost all communities have socialization and role fulfillment opportunities. Not all […]
Which of the following best describes why it is important for the nurse to be knowledgeable about the community when providing care to individuals? a. As nurses travel to meet with clients, they must know the community to find the client’s residence. b. On the basis of information from community assessment, community health nurses can […]