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 […]
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of health care efforts in the United States? a. Acute illnesses and trauma b. Chronic diseases c. Diarrhea and starvation d. Infectious diseases ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Whereas diarrhea, starvation, and infectious diseases are major causes of death in developing countries, in developed countries such […]
A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in practice. Which of the following best describes how the nurse would respond when a client suggests that the physician prescribe a widely advertised medication for tension and anxiety? (Select all that apply.) a. Can you tell me what is going on in your life right now? […]
After completing a master’s degree, a nurse took a course in marketing. Should the agency reimburse the nurse’s tuition costs? a. No, courses taken for personal enjoyment are not eligible. b. No, courses taken outside the professional’s responsibilities are not eligible. c. Yes, the nurse is demonstrating professional commitment by continuing education. d. Yes, the […]
Which of the following statements best describes why there is an increased need for advanced practice nurses in primary care? a. Clinics are being built in many middle-class neighborhoods. b. Hospitals are increasing their number of beds. c. More nurses are choosing to obtain master’s degrees. d. Most physicians are specialists. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
What are the leading health indicators found in Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.) a. Financial issues b. Health system issues c. Individual behaviors d. Issues related to legal and illegal immigration e. Legislative issues f. Physical and social environmental factors ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B, C, F Ten leading health indicators are identified […]
Which of the following statements best describes the increase in life expectancy among Americans during the twentieth century? a. Life expectancy increased by 30 years; the majority can be attributed to advances in medical technology. b. Life expectancy increased by 30 years; the majority can be attributed to public health efforts. c. Life expectancy increased […]
Which of the following is a major challenge for health care provider education today? a. Ensuring that research findings related to families and groups are included in the curriculum b. Expanding the curriculum to allow additional experiences in community health settings outside the hospital c. Increasing course emphasis on environmental influences on health d. Refocusing […]
Which of the following best describes the primary concern both historically and today for many people when they become ill? a. Can they get an appointment to see their physician in a timely fashion? b. Can they get admitted to their local hospital without delay? c. How can they afford to take time off from […]
Which of the following statements best explains the continued incidence of infectious disease in the United States today? a. Illness theory explains that there are many causes of illness resulting from environmental conditions. b. No single theory adequately explains why a particular person gets a particular illness at a particular time. c. The germ theory […]