A community health nurse is using the health belief model (HBM) as a basis for providing client care. Which of the following best describe the problems associated with using the HBM? (Select all that apply.) a. It ignores the need to reduce health system barriers to action. b. It is extremely difficult to change the […]
Which of the following of Nightingale’s ideas were forgotten until recently? (Select all that apply.) a. The need for education for women b. The influence of environment on health c. The importance of clinical practice for expertise to develop d. The need to recognize gender role limitations e. The problem-solving (nursing) process f. The use […]
As in Healthy People 2010, what are the two primary goals of Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.) a. Eliminate health disparities b. Expand health promotion activities in every community c. Improve funding, including diverting funds from other priorities to health care d. Improve health outcomes measures to be more consistent with other developed […]
What historically have been public health nurses’ two most important priorities? (Select all that apply.) a. Establishing school nursing to improve care of children b. Engaging in political activity to improve living conditions c. Giving superb clinical bedside care in the home d. Increasing funding to public health efforts e. Teaching family members how to […]
Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions? a. It is easiest to make improvements among these groups. b. Populations are not homogeneous, and resources are limited. c. Such groups are most vocal about their needs and wants. d. These groups are often recipients of special funding. […]
A nurse is using Pender’s model to explain what influences individuals to pursue health promotion activities. Which of the following factors would be examined? (Select all that apply.) a. A belief that one can change one’s behaviors b. Environmental choices possible c. Fear of negative consequences if action is not taken d. The rewards one […]
Which of the following statements best summarizes the view of nurses as seen in novels over the past 100 years? a. Nurses are and have always been seen as very strong intelligent women. b. For the past 50 years, nurses were primarily viewed as promiscuous women. c. Nurses are controlling, almost sadistic women who enjoy […]
Which of the following best describes why folk healers are used by many people? (Select all that apply.) a. Folk healers are often effective. b. Folk healers do not charge for their efforts. c. Folk healers integrate religion and medicine. d. Folk healers use media very effectively. e. Folk healers may involve the whole family. […]
Which factor is most responsible for differences in an individual’s health? a. Culture of the majority of the community’s citizens b. Individual’s education and income c. Number of physicians and other health care providers in the community d. Quality of the community health agency and hospital in the community ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Factors […]
A nurse is using the health belief model to help a client improve lifestyle choices. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Conduct an ongoing public information campaign to motivate people to take action b. Emphasize how important it is to change behavior immediately c. Examine […]