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 […]
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 groups was primarily responsible for the establishment of the first school of public health? a. The American Medical Association b. The Association of State Departments of Public Health c. The federal government d. The Rockefeller Foundation ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Philanthropic foundations influenced many health care efforts. The Rockefeller Sanitary […]
