Which of the following best describes an innovation introduced by the Romans? a. Citizenship duties b. Daily street cleaning c. Hospitals and nursing homes d. Daily exercise ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The Romans introduced many health innovations such as fresh water, public physicians, hospitals, surgeries, infirmaries, and nursing homes. Unfortunately, these services were only […]
A nurse was becoming frustrated. She had given her client extensive information on his health problem, but the client continued to be noncompliant in making needed changes. Which of the following principles had the nurse forgotten? a. A person may have a higher priority than improving his or her health. b. Information, while necessary, will […]
The nurse working with a client to change behavior to maximize health asked the client to bring his family to the next visit. Which of the following best describes why the nurse wants the family to come with the client? a. To analyze the family’s beliefs about health b. To determine the family’s support of […]
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 […]
