Which of the following best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about health care? a. Politicians are discussing how to improve health care. b. The media has provided mixed messages about the health care system. c. Our national health care costs keep increasing. d. The new health care system offers free services to […]
Which of the following best describes a modern public health practice that was originally developed as a means of self-protection from the Black Death (bubonic plague)? a. Care in a hospital b. Chemical intervention c. Isolation and quarantine d. Herbal remedies ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Modern public health practices, such as isolation, disinfection, and […]
Which of the following statements best summarizes Lillian Wald’s achievements? a. She suggested new nursing specialties. b. She demonstrated how to improve health in communities. c. She gave expert clinical nursing care to her clients. d. She was appointed a national nursing leader. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Lillian Wald improved health in a community […]
A client did not attend the clinic for required follow-up care after his extensive surgery. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the nurse to make? a. The client is noncompliant. b. The client is suffering from self-neglect. c. The health care system is not meeting the client’s perceived needs. d. […]
Which of the following best describes the time period when communities began to agree on collective action to stay healthy? a. When industrialization occurred b. When large urban centers began to develop and the population expanded c. When people gathered together to settle in villages d. When people were nomads engaged in hunting and gathering […]
What is the primary problem seen in Healthy People 2020’s emphasis on choosing healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as daily exercise or healthy food choices? a. Emphasis on other lifestyle choices, such as not smoking and minimal use of alcohol or drugs, is also needed. b. All of us must work together to make unhealthy behaviors […]
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 […]
What responsibility does the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics require of the nurse beyond giving excellent care to patients? a. Accept longer work schedules to ensure that professional care is always available to clients b. Recognize the need for experienced nurses to mentor new graduates to help increase and expand the number of […]
A nurse has begun to lobby with politicians for changes to the health care system. Why is this involvement important? a. Nurses, as central characters in several popular TV series, are currently very visible in American media. b. Nurses are primarily responsible for managing the various units in our health care system. c. Nurses are […]
Which of the following statements best describes “thinking upstream”? a. Focus on economic, political, and environmental factors b. Prepare for your nursing career long-term goals by planning now c. Seek causes of water and air pollution “upstream” from cities d. Try to understand how or why someone got ill ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Upstream […]
