Epidemiology for Nurses
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Epidemiology for Nurses introduces nursing students to the fundamental principles and methods of epidemiology, focusing on the distribution and determinants of health and disease in communities. The course emphasizes the role of nurses in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and implementation of preventive strategies within various healthcare settings. Key topics include measures of disease frequency, study design, data interpretation, and critical appraisal of public health research. Through real-world examples and case studies, students develop the skills necessary to apply epidemiological concepts in clinical practice, enhance patient outcomes, and support evidence-based public health interventions.
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Community Public Health Nursing Promoting the Health of Populations 6th Edition by Nies
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Chapter 1: Health: A Community View
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Q1) A nurse who works on the surgical unit at the local hospital was asked by the home health unit to make a home visit to a patient who had been discharged the previous day and to give follow-up care (for overload pay). What kind of nursing would this nurse be doing?
A) Acute care hospital nursing
B) Community-based nursing
C) Community health nursing
D) Public health nursing Answer: B
Q2) Which factor is most responsible for differences in an individual's health?
A) Culture of the majority of the community's citizens
B) Individual's education and income
C) Number of physicians and other health care providers in the community
D) Quality of the community health agency and hospital in the community Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context
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Q1) Which of the following best describes why folk healers are used by many people? (Select all that apply.)
A) Folk healers are often effective.
B) Folk healers do not charge for their efforts.
C) Folk healers integrate religion and medicine.
D) Folk healers use media very effectively.
E) Folk healers may involve the whole family.
F) Many physicians recommend folk healers.
Answer: A, C, E
Q2) 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
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and
Population-Focused Nursing Practice
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Q1) 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
Answer: B
Q2) 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 in a given situation.
Answer: A
Q3) 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.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
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Q1) Which of the following actions have been effective in reducing problems related to alcohol use? (Select all that apply.)
A) Abstinence education programs in elementary schools
B) Enforcement of ban on sales of alcohol to minors
C) Increased taxes on alcoholic beverages
D) Media campaigns that show unpleasant behaviors such as vomiting after drinking
E) Stringent laws on accurate labeling of alcoholic content in beverages
F) Suggesting children be taught appropriate use of alcohol in the home
Q2) A nurse asks a client how she has been sleeping. Which of the following best describes the rationale behind this question? (Select all that apply.)
A) Accidents and injury may occur with the sleep-deprived client at fault.
B) Interventions for sleep problems are primarily common sense.
C) Many adults report sleep problems or occasional lack of sleep.
D) Many important functions occur during sleep.
E) Nurses can determine whether the patient has a sleep disorder.
F) A sleep assessment is easy and inexpensive to complete.
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Chapter 5: Epidemiology
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Q1) A researcher, interested in the onset of early menses, compared the life experiences and history of 1000 14-year-old girls, half of whom had monthly periods and half of whom did not, to determine what variables might be observed. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study?
A) Cross-sectional study
B) Prospective study
C) Retrospective study
D) True experiment
Q2) Two brothers played with their cousin. One brother later became quite ill, whereas the other did not. Which of the following provides the best explanation for this occurrence?
A) Difference in length of time exposed
B) Difference in how actively the children played
C) Difference in genetic inheritance between the two brothers
D) Difference in lifestyle between the two brothers
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Chapter 6: Community Assessment
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Q1) Which of the following best describes how the U.S. Census Bureau surveys are helpful to a community health nurse?
A) They provide the distribution of age, sex, race, and ethnicity in the community.
B) They document the mortality and morbidity of the community.
C) They ensure that all community residents are involved.
D) They temporarily give employment opportunities to residents.
Q2) A community health nurse wants to obtain an overview of the community, but has limited time and resources. Which of the following methods would the nurse most likely use to obtain this information?
A) Engage in a windshield survey
B) Establish a health department committee of community leaders willing to fill out periodic surveys related to various health issues in the community
C) Live in the community for several years
D) Review public health department records from up to 5 years ago
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Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
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Q1) Which of the following would be the most appropriate indicator for determining the needs of an aggregate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Demand for services as seen in the behaviors of the chosen aggregate members
B) Experts' determination of what is needed in the situation
C) Nurse's own expertise, skill, and preferences
D) Obvious health disparities between the advantaged and disadvantaged populations
E) Review of the literature to determine the typical needs of a typical community
F) Verbalized expression of need from the chosen aggregate
Q2) A nurse assessed carefully and created a comprehensive intervention plan including primary, secondary, and tertiary care for individuals and families. Which of the following factors may the nurse have overlooked?
A) Are other staff members interested in such a project?
B) Are there adequate resources for such a project?
C) Is there support from the administration for the project?
D) Does the nurse have adequate energy and time for such a project?
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Chapter 8: Community Health Education
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Q1) Which of the following needs to be considered when using the Health Belief Model (HBM)?
A) Prior behaviors
B) Perceived benefits
C) Health promoting behaviors
D) Personal benefits
Q2) A nurse is teaching a coworker about effective strategies to use when providing health education. Which of the following suggestions would most likely be included? (Select all that apply.)
A) Be encouraging and give positive feedback for helpful comments
B) Include details about each aspect of the information
C) Decide what the client needs to know
D) Review and summarize the key points at periodic intervals
E) Incorporate demonstrations, illustrations, and real-life examples
F) Use medical terminology so clients can look up more information later
Q3) Which of the following is the best way to assess if learning has occurred?
A) There is an appreciation for the new knowledge and skills learned.
B) Participants passed an examination designed to measure learning.
C) Participants stayed attentive throughout the program.
D) There is a long-term change in knowledge and behavior.
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Chapter 9: Case Management
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the goals of nursing case management regardless of setting? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ensure that all clients have a case manager
B) Contain costs and control use of services
C) Decrease duplication and fragmentation
D) Enhance client's quality of life
E) Focus on avoiding hospitalization or institutionalization
F) Maintain routine communication channels
Q2) A health care provider has charged more than a managed care organization (MCO) typically pays for a procedure. Which of the following would most likely be the result?
A) Provider may be removed from the MCO's list of approved providers.
B) The MCO will re-examine the payment for that procedure.
C) Provider would get the typical payment instead of what was charged.
D) The MCO would be forced to increase its typical payment for that procedure.
Q3) Which of the following has the largest influence on the case manager's role?
A) Criteria of the program for accepting clients
B) Location of the program
C) Population served by the program
D) The specific program that employs the case manager
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Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community
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Q1) An individual has been terminated from his job and has lost his health insurance. Which of the following federal laws allows him to continue his insurance benefits for a specified period of time?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
B) Family Support Act of 1988
C) Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973 (HMO)
D) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes why the federal government is unable to do whatever politicians currently in power want?
A) The citizens would rise up in rebellion if actions were outrageous.
B) The lack of funds to implement actions are seen as unreasonable by a majority of voters.
C) Only the actions authorized by the Constitution are legitimate.
D) The states would rebel and withdraw from the union.
Q3) Which of the following best describes the most important factor in legislation?
A) The amount of financing and lobbying behind each choice
B) The beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy
C) The preferences of the majority of American voters
D) The president's ongoing encouragement for one particular choice
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Chapter 11: The Health Care System
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the most common organization for receiving personal health care in the United States today?
A) A group of physicians all in a particular specialty group who share an office
B) Community health center that includes educational and social services
C) Fee for service by a physician in practice by himself or herself
D) Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both professionals and organizations
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Health Plan Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)?
A) Data are publicized so consumers can make informed decisions about where to go for care.
B) Data are used to measure performance in the accreditation of managed care organizations (MCOs).
C) Obvious improvement in the provision of health care has resulted from requiring health care providers to collect and analyze such data.
D) Physicians and other health care providers can publicize the data to market their services to new clients.
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Chapter 12: Economics of Health Care
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Q1) A client living in the 1920s received health care services. Which of the following would have been the most likely form of payment?
A) Patients paid out of their pockets for whatever care the provider charged.
B) Public health employees gave care to those who needed it.
C) There was little health care to be had, regardless of a person's wealth.
D) Workers who belonged to a union had their bills paid by insurance.
Q2) Which of the following best describes why large employers would decide to self-insure?
A) To claim to offer more benefits to employees
B) To have more control over health care providers
C) To be more effective at keeping employees happy
D) To reduce administrative costs charged by insurance companies
Q3) Which of the following best describes the health care services that are provided by philanthropic groups?
A) Direct care to patients with problems related to the group's primary interest area
B) Legislative lobbying for increased funding for their special interests
C) Informational and research activities
D) Special services such as housing, transportation, or appearance aids
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Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health
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Q1) A woman comes to the clinic, and the nurse believes that she is speaking French. She seems to understand English. A provider will need to complete a physical examination to confirm the health problem. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Ask the client if she prefers a male or female provider
B) Ask a female provider to assume care
C) Ask the physician provider to see her immediately
D) Ask the secretary in the office who speaks French to assist in collecting a health history from the client
Q2) A nurse was responsible for setting up a health fair with free pizza being served during lunch. The nurse observed a few people who did not eat but just talked quietly during lunch. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Assume it was a religious fast day, and not worry about it
B) Discuss with the supervisor what are traditional foods in that neighborhood
C) Offer to let those who did not eat take the leftover pizza home for a meal later in the day
D) Talk to the group, and ask what foods might have been more acceptable
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) What would be an appropriate term for intoxicated drivers, secondhand smoke, urban crowding, noise, and mechanization?
A) Risks of living style
B) Risks in the built environment
C) Personal health risks
D) Modern day health risks
Q2) Which of the following statements supports why it is believed that the risks of various employment positions are inaccurate?
A) Companies refuse to share employee injury information.
B) Because factories reimburse employees directly, the injury is not reported.
C) Individuals assume it is a personal problem, not an employment issue.
D) Most employment positions do not have known risks.
Q3) It has been learned that a particular industry has vastly polluted the surrounding neighborhood. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by those living in the neighborhood?
A) Band together to shut the industry down
B) Nothing, because of family ties and cost of relocation
C) Immediately move to a different neighborhood
D) Seek legal reimbursement for the hazard exposure
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Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community
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Q1) Which of the following would be the best example of service learning?
A) Student nurses collecting gloves and coats to distribute to the homeless
B) Student nurses distributing food on plates at a "feed the hungry" site
C) Student nurses employed as nursing assistants for minimum wage on the weekends
D) Student nurses volunteering at the free clinic doing health assessments
Q2) Which of the following aspects of health care could be learned by a developing country from a developed country?
A) Acceptance of illness or disease as a learning experience
B) Effective ways to treat chronic disease
C) Use of healthy behaviors to prevent illness
D) Delivery of primary health care
Q3) Which of the following strategies should be used to lower the risk of malaria among the world's population?
A) Distribute insecticide-treated nets and antimalarial medications
B) Educate people to keep their windows closed at night
C) Spray neighborhoods with insecticides to kill any mosquitoes present
D) Spread DDT on bodies of water to prevent larva growth
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Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health
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Q1) A woman confides in the nurse that she and her husband want to become parents as soon as possible. Which of the following statements would be the best reply from the nurse?
A) "Ask some young parents if you can babysit for a while to get in practice."
B) "Can you afford to become parents with all the items a baby will need?"
C) "Consider whether you are really ready to become parents."
D) "Start living as healthy a lifestyle as possible right now."
Q2) A school nurse is trying to decrease the effects of an incredible health crisis attacking school children. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Arrange for booster shots to maximize immunization protection against childhood infectious diseases
B) Arrange for swine flu and regular flu shots each year
C) Establish recreational programs that encourage physical exercise each day
D) For those whose parents give permission, teach adolescents about the need for abstinence or "safe sex"
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Chapter 17: Womens Health
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Q1) A nurse has just been told by a friend that her physician has recommended a hysterectomy for fibroids in her womb. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Hysterectomies are the most common surgical procedure done on women; you'll be fine."
B) "Tell your doctor to remove your ovaries as well so you will never have to worry about ovarian cancer."
C) "There are other alternatives. Why don't you seek a second opinion just to be sure a hysterectomy is best for you?"
D) "Uterine fibroids are very common so don't feel badly; you've already had your children, so there's no reason to keep your uterus."
Q2) A community health nurse suggested that a group of nursing students perform a diabetic screening at a location where groups of people meet. Which of the following sites would be best for the screening?
A) The senior citizens center, which always welcomes students back
B) The shopping mall where many young adults go to save money
C) The YWCA/YMCA down the street
D) The Weight Losers group meeting at the church
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Chapter 18: Mens Health
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Q1) Why do some researchers believe data regarding health behaviors may be inaccurate in relation to men?
A) Men are not socialized to tell the truth when interviewed.
B) Men do not know when they are ill.
C) Most of the data are collected about and from women.
D) Most of the data are collected by women.
Q2) Which of the following actions would improve a man's probability of obtaining health screenings and health-promoting education?
A) Being active in organized sports
B) Joining the military
C) Seeking an andrology specialist physician
D) Working for an employer that requires employees to have an annual physical exam
Q3) Which gender perceives and reports having better health?
A) Females
B) Males
C) No difference between genders in perceived health status
D) Perceived health status varies strongly by individuals more than gender.
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Chapter 19: Senior Health
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Q1) Which of the following best describes why grandparents would be the primary caregivers for their grandchildren?
A) Because they fell in love with the newborn and wanted that small person to be a part of their lives
B) Because the parents were drug abusers or in the prison system
C) Raising a grandchild is easier because grandparents have already been experienced parents
D) Raising a child gives purpose to life for the grandparents
Q2) A nurse completed the health assessment but needed to use the elderly woman's bathroom. The nurse noticed perineal pads under the sink. Which of the following questions would the nurse most likely ask the woman?
A) "Can you tell me why you need to have perineal pads?"
B) "Do you know how to do Kegel exercises to help control your urine?"
C) "Does another woman live with you or visit often?"
D) "Why do you have perineal pads? Are you bleeding down there?"
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Chapter 20: Family Health
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Q1) When making a home visit, a nurse is usually expected to focus attention on the ill family member. But whom would the nurse possibly focus on instead?
A) The children who are being affected by the stress of the situation
B) The ill family member's primary caregiver
C) The spouse of the ill family member
D) The neighbors of the family who may be able to help
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes how a family can meet the needs of society?
A) By living and existing in the wider community
B) By meeting the needs of the individual family members
C) Through procreation and socialization
D) Through productivity seen in employment positions
Q3) What has research suggested is a barrier to college students eating healthy?
A) Lack of access to an exercise facility
B) Lack of access to a primary care provider
C) Lack of knowledge of the benefits of healthy eating
D) Lack of knowledge related to food preparation
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Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities
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Q1) A professional strongly encouraged institutionalization so the parents could focus on care of their other family members. Which of the following suggestions would be appropriate for the nurse to make to the parents?
A) As the expert pointed out, institutionalization will reduce family stress.
B) The child has a right to an education in the least-restrictive setting.
C) The child will eventually adapt to whatever choice the parents make.
D) The choice of what to do is entirely the parents'.
Q2) Which of the following is an accurate definition of impairment?
A) A disadvantage resulting from a disability that prevents fulfillment of an expected role
B) A restriction or inability to perform an activity in a normal manner
C) An anatomical, mental, or psychological loss or abnormality
D) A defect that affects society on a macro level
Q3) Which of the following best describes the proportion of the U.S. population that is made up of persons with a long-lasting condition or disability?
A) The number is about 5% and increasing.
B) The number is about 10% and stable.
C) The proportion is about 15% and stable.
D) The proportion is almost 20% and increasing.
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Chapter 22: Homeless Populations
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Q1) Which of the following strategies have been used to improve the collection of prevalence data for the homeless population? (Select all that apply.)
A) Urban Institute study
B) Homeless Assistance Report
C) Continuum of Care (CoC) concept
D) Homeless Information Management System (HMIS)
E) Census Bureau
F) Education for Homeless Children and Youth program
Q2) Which of the following best describes a major difference between women who have always had shelter and women who have been homeless?
A) Educational opportunities and attainment
B) History of gender relationships (marriages, divorces)
C) Level of involvement with physical and/or sexual abuse
D) Skills necessary for paid employment
Q3) Which of the following represents the largest group of homeless adults?
A) Minorities
B) Disabled
C) Females
D) Males
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Chapter 23: Rural and Migrant Health
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the practical importance of the classifications of metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncare areas?
A) Classifications are used for congressional policy-making and funding decisions.
B) Metropolitan areas gained importance because of their large population.
C) Micropolitan areas are now recognized for their crucial role in society.
D) The new system emphasizes the extent of rural (noncare) areas.
Q2) Which of the following best describes how Migrant Health Centers (MHCs) under the Migrant Health Program are often different from other clinics?
A) Care is restricted to those who can document that they are employed in agriculture.
B) They are much better funded than typical rural clinics.
C) Staff are typically bilingual and bicultural.
D) They welcome illegal immigrants to receive care.
Q3) Which of the following employment opportunities are among the most dangerous?
A) Food processing, textiles, and transportation
B) Highway construction, ranching, and public utilities
C) Large mechanized factory positions
D) Mining, forestry, and fishing
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Chapter 24: Populations Affected by Mental Illness
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Q1) A family was very pleased with how well their child was doing now that he was on medication. They congratulated the nurse on getting their child help and said they were so impressed that the nurse was able to cure him. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) Congratulate them on being so supportive to their child through this ordeal.
B) Stress that the medication is controlling the symptoms and their child will continue to need their support.
C) Thank them for their recognition of the role you-and all nurses-play in promoting health.
D) Verbalize your observations of how well their child is doing.
Q2) Which of the following would be most upsetting for American families when their loved one, after serving in Iraq or some other battlefield, returns home?
A) Many families, especially those with children, do not want guns in the house.
B) Reabsorbing them into the family structure is challenging and difficult.
C) The suicide rate is twice as high as among nonveteran adults.
D) They must use the Veterans Affairs medical system for medical care.
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Chapter 25: Communicable Disease
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Q1) Which of the following is the first step in preventing further spread of a particular sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
A) Have a citywide free screening program in all high schools and colleges
B) Provide public education about safe sex from abstinence to monogamous relationships
C) Require all public facilities to sanitize all restrooms with a stronger, more effective agent
D) Treat each infected person with the appropriate pharmaceutical agent
Q2) The daily patrons of a local town restaurant became ill with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Without knowing the cause, which of the following actions should be taken immediately to help avoid future problems?
A) Establish a series of cooking classes for all citizens
B) Have a citywide campaign to cover your mouth when sneezing
C) Use bleach to clean the entire restaurant
D) Strongly emphasize the importance of proper hand washing to staff
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Chapter 26: Substance Abuse
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Q1) A female student was extremely upset over her test results. She thought she had studied thoroughly, but her test grade would be totally unacceptable to her parents. Her friend said, "Come on, it's just the first course test. You'll do better on the next one. Let's go out and have a drink. You'll feel much better." After the first drink, how will the upset student most likely feel?
A) A bit nauseous
B) More relaxed and comfortable
C) Ready to have a second
D) Very thirsty
Q2) Which of the following best explains what children of alcoholics do when they become adults with families?
A) They do not touch alcohol because they know the problems it brings.
B) They do not use alcohol but may use other drugs.
C) They manage to use alcohol in social situations but not otherwise.
D) They themselves are at high risk for becoming alcoholics.
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Chapter 27: Violence
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Q1) A male strong firearms advocate stressed his guns were for self-protection and he wanted all criminals to know his family had loaded guns in their home. Which of the following best explains why a nurse would not support his actions?
A) Criminals carry more powerful and illegal guns.
B) Guns in the home typically result in dead family members and friends.
C) His children may be less careful than the adults in the family.
D) Less trained individuals might think the guns were unloaded.
Q2) Which of the following actions should a nurse take to ensure personal safety when engaging in home visits? (Select all that apply.)
A) Always sit between the client and the exit, and, when in doubt, leave the situation
B) Be sure of the correct address and always have a GPS system
C) Carry a cell phone and drive in a well-maintained car with a full gas tank
D) Have enough money that you can buy your way out of trouble
E) Only accept assignments within a few blocks of your own home
F) Take self-protection courses such as karate and carry a weapon for your own defense
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Chapter 28: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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Q1) Which of the following best describes why earthquakes would be more frightening than floods to many people, even though both can cause extensive damage? (Select all that apply.)
A) Death rate and scope are higher in earthquakes.
B) There is a higher frequency of earthquakes.
C) Imminence of earthquakes is unknown.
D) It is not possible to prevent an earthquake.
E) The intensity of earthquakes is higher.
F) The predictability of earthquakes is lower.
Q2) When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?
A) When the Federal Emergency Management Agency requests such assistance
B) When the local government requests help keeping order in the community
C) When the president has declared the area a national disaster
D) When the state has been asked to help an overwhelmed community
Q3) Who should create a disaster plan including emergency supplies and where to meet in case of an emergency?
A) All families
B) All government officials
C) All public health employees
D) Members of Congress and the Supreme Court
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Chapter 29: School Health
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Q1) A principal called the school nurse into his office and asked, "Will this student be able to attend our school?" after handing over the medical record of a severely handicapped prospective student. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Legally all students have a right to public education in the least restrictive environment possible, so let me think how we can manage."
B) "The student clearly won't be comfortable here; other students can be so cruel. Let me talk to the student's family."
C) "There are schools that specialize in the care of the severely handicapped. Let me get in touch to see if one of those schools has the needed resources."
D) "This student is so handicapped there is no way to manage the needed care; the family needs a home schooling teacher."
Q2) In addition to their homes, where are children most likely to be injured?
A) At entertainment sites (theaters, amusement parks)
B) At school, especially on playgrounds
C) At their part-time job settings
D) Transportation (automobiles, school buses)
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Chapter 30: Occupational Health
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Q1) In which of the following ways are occupational health nurses (OHNs) role models of good community health nursing? (Select all that apply.)
A) The majority of OHNs are prepared at the baccalaureate level or higher.
B) OHNs actively influence policy in health and safety within a particular area.
C) OHNs are skilled at assessing both people and their home environment.
D) OHNs focus on health promotion and avoidance of injury or disease.
E) OHNs plan and implement health programs for populations of employees.
F) OHNs work closely with physicians in planning and implementing care for individuals and families.
Q2) Which of the following responsibilities do occupational health nurses (OHNs) have that are different from the responsibilities of most clinical nurses? (Select all that apply.)
A) Completing expert physical assessments and health histories
B) Coordinating site disaster planning
C) Evaluating resources and vendors for case management
D) Knowing relevant federal, state, and local regulations
E) Managing budgets
F) Performing cost-benefit analysis and outcomes monitoring
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Chapter 31: Forensic and Correctional Nursing
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Q1) An emergency department nurse was not sure whether there was enough evidence one way or the other to suspect child abuse with a child client, because there was not much evidence of physical harm. The forensic nurse agreed to see the child. Which of the following would be the forensic nurse's primary focus?
A) Ask the child whether the family has any secrets
B) Assess for old injuries or injuries in the process of healing
C) Observe the child's appearance and behavior and how the child interacted with other children and adults
D) Question the parents concerning the child and any discipline problems
Q2) Which of the following best describes how a legal nurse consultant (LNC) would best prepare for testifying in court as an expert witness? (Select all that apply.)
A) By carefully analyzing the client's medical record and related documents
B) By creating a PowerPoint slide presentation to help educate the jury
C) By helping to examine all the witnesses in preparation for the court trial
D) By personally doing or observing the autopsy on the deceased
E) By preparing charts and tables illustrating the important legal points
F) By summarizing the literature regarding the standard of care
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Chapter 32: Faith Community Nursing
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Q1) The faith community nurse (FCN) finds the faith community's needs overwhelming. Which of the following best describes how the nurse can best meet the community's many needs?
A) Discover appropriate resources already existing in the community
B) Help the community members meet their own needs independently of the nurse or other assistance
C) Recruit, train, and direct volunteers to implement needed programs
D) Suggest the faith community recruit more parish nurses to help
Q2) Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a faith community nurse who bases care on the CIRCLE Model of Spiritual Care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Giving a mini sermon based on the specific client problem
B) Listening and showing respect without any actual intervention
C) Suggesting to the client what would be an appropriate response to the situation
D) Showing love and empathy toward the client and the situation
E) Calling the client by name during the conversation
F) Allowing time for prayer during the client interaction
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Chapter 33: Home Health and Hospice
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the documentation that the nurse should expect to complete during the home visit?
A) Creation of a carefully laid out nursing care plan for future visits
B) Documentation of assessment data and care given demonstrating the nurse's effectiveness
C) Necessary documentation will depend on the agency policies and forms
D) Completed Medicare forms per the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) regulations for reimbursement
Q2) A client was admitted to home care and was dismayed to find the nurse discussing such uncomfortable topics as advance directives, living will, and durable power of attorney. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Don't be concerned; this is just routine."
B) "I'm sorry, but the state law says I have to ask you to fill out these forms."
C) "You get to make decisions about your care, but if, for any reason, you can't do this, these forms will tell us what you want us to do."
D) "Your physician asked us to discuss these with you."
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