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 […]
Which of the following best describes how Nightingale responded to challenges about her suggestions for reform of health care? a. She influenced male friends as political leaders to publicize her ideas. b. She conveyed her statistical data in more detail and depth, and shared it with political leaders. c. She encouraged those who challenged her […]
A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in daily nursing practice. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete? a. Criticize health insurance programs as a barrier to health care b. Expose social values underlying the health care system c. Promote individual freedom and decision making d. Exert control over the […]
Which of the following is most closely associated with morbidity and mortality outcomes? a. Number of physicians per capita b. Insurance status c. Crime rate d. Personality traits ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Tremendous disparities for access exist between insured and uninsured people in the United States. Access to care is associated with economic, social, […]
How do public health efforts differ from medical efforts in improving the health of our citizens? a. Medical care providers autonomously choose appropriate interventions, whereas public health care providers must engage in whatever actions legislation requires. b. Medical care providers are self-employed or agency employed, whereas public health care providers are employed by and paid […]
A nurse is completing a health history with a client. Which of the following questions would be most important to include? a. How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a day? b. How many sexual partners have you had in the past month? c. What nonprescription drugs do you take on a routine basis? […]
What change could most effectively lead to a longer life span in Americans? a. Parenting and sexual behavior classes in all public school systems b. Legislation restricting alcohol and drug use c. Notably reducing speed limits on all state and federal highways, and changing the age limit for driving to 21 years of age d. […]
