Which of the following assumptions makes Orem’s theory difficult to use? a. That nurses will always be caring for families and groups b. That clients are able to control their environment c. That clients recognize the need for nursing intervention d. That teaching clients self-care is the primary goal of nursing practice ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following diseases provided immunity to smallpox? a. Cowpox b. Measles c. Mumps d. Scarlet fever ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Those that had an infection of cowpox were thereafter immune from smallpox, which was endemic and killed about 10% of the population. Measles, mumps, and scarlet fever did not provide immunity to […]
Which of the following assumptions of the health belief model (HBM) is problematic? a. People have both free will and access to health resources. b. People listen to the advice given by health care professionals. c. People are influenced by health messages given over media channels. d. People make what they perceive as rational decisions […]
Which variable has a major influence on a community’s health? a. Behavior choices made by persons in the community b. Number of health care providers and hospitals in the community c. Quality of the public safety officers (police officers, firefighters, etc.) d. The number and credentials of public health officials in the community ESSAYBID […]
A nurse is using Milio’s framework for prevention to improve the health of clients. Which of the following would the nurse most likely implement? a. Create appropriate national health policies b. Develop health programs that make healthy choices the easiest choices c. Promote nationwide educational programs with information on making healthy choices d. Stress that […]
Some people believe that the air within their workplace makes them ill. Which of the following premises support this belief? a. They consistently feel worse on workdays and weeks without holidays. b. There has been media coverage of “sick buildings” where there is very little air exchange with fresh air outside. c. Research has demonstrated […]
How did Edwin Chadwick’s ideas help decrease disease in the nineteenth century? a. The minimum wage was increased leading to improved quality of life. b. Parish workhouses where poverty-level children labored for their room and board were closed. c. Social reform legislation resulted in changes such as sidewalks. d. The new emphasis on individual responsibility […]
It is rumored that there is something in the workplace that is causing persons employed there to feel ill. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Ask researchers to set up a study to confirm the health hazard in the environment b. Assess the risk, including identifying […]
Which of the following best describes how John Snow was able to decrease deaths from cholera? a. Removed a source of contaminated water b. Created the world’s first antibiotic c. Encouraged the new process of vaccination d. Helped pass laws that required home quarantine ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A John Snow demonstrated that cholera was […]
A nurse reviewed information before meeting with the community residents who were attending a program on healthful living. Which of the following best describes the action by the nurse? a. Disease prevention b. Health promotion c. Health improvement d. Specific protection ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Health promotion is any combination of health education and […]
