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 […]
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? […]
Which of the following best describes the overall result of Abraham Flexner’s report? a. All medical schools reorganized into the German model. b. Citizens were encouraged to become more involved in medical education. c. Folk healers again became more widely used than physicians. d. Funding was withdrawn from weak medical schools. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
