QUESTION When assessing community needs, where should the nurse be aware that domestic violence is found? 1. All strata of society 2. Exclusively among the less well-educated segment of the population 3. Primarily in lower-income families 4. Mostly in the elderly ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 Domestic violence crosses all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational […]
QUESTION The nurse is preparing an education session on the most common causes of death in the global community. On which health problem should the nurse focus for this teaching session? 1. Tuberculosis 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Ischemic heart disease 4. Communicable diseases ANSWER: Correct Answer: 4 Communicable diseases have accounted for nearly half […]
QUESTION What would be included in the assessment of the education subsystem of a community? (Select all that apply.) 1. Graduation and dropout rates 2. Libraries in the community 3. Number of public bus routes 4. Bookstores in the community 5. Educational issues ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5 The subsystem of education would […]
QUESTION The nurse is researching information on disease prevalence in Brazil and Canada. Which organization should the nurse contact for specific information about these countries? 1. AFRO 2. EURO 3. PAHO 4. EMRO ANSWER: Correct Answer: 3 Regional organizations such as the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are actively involved in addressing health issues […]
QUESTION What would be included in the assessment of the politics and government subsystem of a community? (Select all that apply.) 1. The predominant political party affiliation 2. The number of crimes committed 3. The unemployment rate 4. Participation of residents in decision making 5. Election of a local board of education ANSWER: Correct […]
QUESTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking an outbreak of smallpox in a small community in Oklahoma. Which organizations should the community health nurse contact for assistance to help during this outbreak? (Select all that apply.) 1. Fogarty International Center 2. U.S. National Institutes of Health 3. Department of Foreign Affairs and […]
QUESTION The international nurse is reviewing disability-adjusted life-years (DALY) statistics. Which category of health problem should the nurse identify as the reason for the majority of years lost to disability globally? 1. Renal disorders 2. Mental disorders 3. Respiratory illnesses 4. Cardiovascular disease ANSWER: Correct Answer: 2 Worldwide, mental and behavioral disorders account for […]
QUESTION A middle-aged homeless male experiencing severe abdominal pain comes into the emergency department of the community hospital. What should the nurse do for this individual? 1. Provide care 2. Ask for proof of health insurance 3. Ask for the name of last employer 4. Send to the nearest Medicaid office ANSWER: Correct Answer: […]
QUESTION The nurse is attending a meeting sponsored by state political leaders, to discuss the possible passing of national health insurance in the United States. Which models of health care should the nurse discuss as a model for this type of insurance? (Select all that apply.) 1. Bismarck 2. Beveridge 3. Out-of-pocket 4. Veterans Administration […]
QUESTION A nurse wants to volunteer in West Africa to assist with the Ebola outbreak. What should the nurse consider before agreeing to relocate to West Africa for 6 months? (Select all that apply.) 1. Locate the nearest embassy 2. Receive recommended immunizations 3. Understand the country’s security standards 4. Receive permission from the state […]
