Which of the following best describes the achievement that Lemuel Shattuck is well known for in the United States? a. Publishing the census of Boston, which demonstrated the effect of sanitary reforms b. Demonstrating the usefulness of vital statistics by analyzing environmental data c. Developing ideas about public health care reform, which were eventually adopted […]
Which of the following scientific beliefs or ideas eventually changed medical practice and decreased morbidity and mortality? a. Bad fluids cause disease, which can be cured by their removal. b. Specific contagious organisms cause disease. c. Spontaneous generation theory—disease grows naturally. d. The miasmic theory—environmental conditions cause disease. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The emergence […]
Which of the following health-related variables is examined by the critical theoretical perspective? a. Cultural beliefs b. Effect of history and tradition c. Ethnic and racial differences d. Social inequalities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Critical theoretical perspective examines social inequalities within the broader political, economic, and social systems of society that keep people from […]
During a health history, the client looked confused and said, “But everybody drinks, like at parties and such. How much drinking do you think is too much?” Which of the following would be most appropriate response by the nurse? a. “Alcohol should be used only in moderation.” b. “It’s okay as long as you don’t […]
What factors are most responsible for the increasing length of life of Americans over the past 100 years? a. Better nutrition and family planning options b. Education concerning the need to reduce salt and fat in the diet c. Improved medical care, including exciting new technologies d. More efficient cancer screenings and early intervention […]
A nurse is using a macroscopic approach when providing care. Which of the following would the nurse most likely demonstrate? a. Emphasizing behaviors that will help in healing b. Examining the family’s responses to illness c. Explaining how these actions will help in healing d. Providing testimony to legislators concerning proposed legislation ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following best describes why risk reduction is of such importance in the United States today? a. Families suffer when family members die from avoidable causes. b. Risk reduction activities will decrease insurance costs to individuals and their employers. c. The leading causes of death are all related to lifestyle choices. d. Risk […]
What would be the proper term for the action of the school health nurse arranging for all the students in the elementary school to receive H1N1 immunizations? a. Health education b. Secondary prevention c. Specific protection d. Tertiary prevention ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Immunizations are a specific protection effort as part of primary prevention. […]
Which of the following is the cause of most preventable deaths in the United States? a. Alcohol b. Drug addictions c. Sexually transmitted diseases d. Tobacco ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths, accounting for about one out of every five deaths.
Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level? a. To be able to share current trends in health problems with the community b. To be able to observe the community’s statistics over time and compare the community with other communities c. To […]
