Public Health Nursing
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Course Introduction
Public Health Nursing focuses on the promotion and protection of the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. This course explores the role of public health nurses in assessing community needs, developing and implementing health programs, advocating for vulnerable groups, and addressing social determinants of health. Students learn about epidemiology, health policy, community-based interventions, preventive care, and disaster preparedness. Emphasis is placed on leadership, cultural competence, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to reduce health disparities and improve community well-being.
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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 new public health nurse carefully assessed all the local mortality and morbidity data in preparation for making appropriate planning suggestions at a meeting next week. What other action is crucial before the nurse can feel prepared?
A) Ask other nursing staff their perceptions of the community's needs
B) Assess the nurse's own assets, strengths, and ability to contribute
C) Meet members of the community to determine their culture and values
D) Review discussions and decisions from previous meetings
Answer: C
Q2) Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level?
A) To be able to share current trends in health problems with the community
B) To be able to observe the community's statistics over time and compare the community with other communities
C) To justify local budgets and the need for increased income from citizens
D) To publicize current health issues and suggest appropriate actions to citizens
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context
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Q1) Which of the following of Nightingale's ideas were forgotten until recently? (Select all that apply.)
A) The need for education for women
B) The influence of environment on health
C) The importance of clinical practice for expertise to develop
D) The need to recognize gender role limitations
E) The problem-solving (nursing) process
F) The use of statistics and a sound research base
Answer: B, F
Q2) 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
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and
Population-Focused Nursing Practice
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Q1) 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 clients are responsible for their own health
Answer: A
Q2) 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
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) 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
Q2) A nurse is using the health belief model to help a client improve lifestyle choices. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.)
A) Conduct an ongoing public information campaign to motivate people to take action
B) Emphasize how important it is to change behavior immediately
C) Examine the individual's perceptions of his or her health in relation to current lifestyle behavior choices
D) Review how lifestyle changes can reduce risk and improve the client's life
E) Share statistics regarding the probability of health problems and their seriousness if action is not taken
F) Use communication channels to send reminders of action currently needed
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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) When trying to determine whether the swine flu outbreak was getting worse, which of the following rates should be carefully observed?
A) The crude death rate
B) The age-specific death rate
C) The swine flu incidence rate
D) The swine flu prevalence rate
Q3) Which of the following best describes the Tuskegee Syphilis Study?
A) It provided excellence in research design.
B) It used an extensive subject base leading to confirmed conclusions.
C) It developed information about the causes and treatment of syphilis.
D) It implemented unethical and racist treatment of uninformed subjects.
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Chapter 6: Community Assessment
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Q1) A community health nurse has completed a community assessment and is now writing a community diagnosis for the problem. Which component of the diagnosis will be used to summarize the assessment data of the problem?
A) Identification of the health risk
B) Evidence supporting the choice of priority
C) The aggregate that needs the intervention
D) The cause of the identified health problem
Q2) Which of the following best describes when a community health nurse would try to collect data on a health issue?
A) When available data exists
B) When data must be purchased from the agency that collects it
C) When there is no source of previously collected data
D) When the data previously collected is available to the public
Q3) Which of the following best describes how people typically respond when asked of what community are they a member?
A) Geographic community (neighborhood or city)
B) House of worship participants or members
C) Occupational or professional group
D) Those who are devoted to a particular craft or hobby
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Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
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Q1) Which of the following important events related to health care occurred during the Reagan administration? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increase in national health planning and coordination of efforts
B) Decrease in both federal control and federal funding
C) Increase in state funding with concurrent control by local boards of health
D) Implementation of Medicare funding based on diagnosis-related groups
E) Suggestions to shift costs and reduce costs
F) Suggestions to mobilize the community to become involved
Q2) Which of the following best describes the first efforts at improving community health?
A) Environmental planning of water and sewer systems
B) Mass community immunizations
C) Passing laws requiring quarantine of infected persons
D) Segregation of ships from harbors until the harbormaster checked the sailors
Q3) Which of the following best describes the principal outcome of the Hill-Burton Act?
A) Increased number of hospital beds
B) Increased availability of high technology in health care
C) Reduced overall health care costs
D) Required certificates of need before expensive new construction is started
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Chapter 8: Community Health Education
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Q1) A nurse is trying to determine a client's reading level. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Ask the client if he/she finds it useful to have someone help when receiving written materials from the physician.
B) Ask the client to assess his or her own health literacy and give examples.
C) Determine the number of years of formal education the client completed.
D) Use a literacy assessment tool, many of which are in the literature.
Q2) Which of the following variables are missing from both the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Health Promotion Model (HPM)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ignoring the impact of being socially and politically disenfranchised
B) Inaccessibility of health services
C) Nurse's responsibility to give power and control to the individual and the community
D) Omitting the influence of social, structural, and physical environmental factors
E) Reality of negative outcomes if appropriate behavioral changes are not made
F) Recognizing the influence of families on the individual's decisions
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Chapter 9: Case Management
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Q1) Which of the following are considered core functions of a case manager? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assessment and diagnosis of client needs
B) Planning and facilitation of client care needs
C) Giving direct client care as needed
D) Advocating for the client
E) Obtaining needed resources and funding for the client
F) Submitting appropriate forms to involved agencies for the client
Q2) A nurse is explaining case management to a client. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "We assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate to save money as much as possible."
B) "We coordinate your care so you obtain needed services without incurring undue costs."
C) "We seek the lowest cost provider to give you what care is necessary."
D) "We collaborate with you to coordinate your care for the best outcome."
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Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the most crucial step in policy formation?
A) Convincing both political parties and independents to support the proposed policy
B) Defining the issue and placing it on the agenda for possible action
C) Determining who has vested interest in what aspects of the policy
D) Trying to simplify the proposed legislation so the public will support it
Q2) Which of the following is one legally required to obey? (Select all that apply.)
A) Directions to a destination provided by a police officer
B) Court decisions related to legislative law
C) Delegation of responsibility for a task by a physician
D) Executive decisions, such as your employer requirements
E) Laws passed by your state or the federal government
F) Rules and regulations from agencies, such as the state board of nursing
Q3) Which of the following best describes what happened after the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted?
A) Additional restrictions in coverage were imposed.
B) Experimental treatments were approved for reimbursement.
C) Reimbursement procedures became more efficient.
D) A prescription drug benefit was added.
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Chapter 11: The Health Care System
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Q1) Which of the following best describes the principal factor behind ongoing legislation on the federal level related to health care?
A) Change is needed to reflect differences in health needs today.
B) Efforts must be put in place to control constantly increasing costs.
C) There is a need to focus on the population as a whole.
D) Technological breakthroughs should be expanded.
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) Which of the following best describes how having health insurance has affected lifestyle behaviors?
A) Health promotion disease prevention programs are attended because they are reimbursable.
B) Health education is widespread, because insurance companies promote such education.
C) Medications and medical treatment are relied on for cure.
D) Screening is widespread because of insurance sponsorship.
Q2) Which of the following best describes how the government was successful at containing costs?
A) The original legislation for Medicare and Medicaid had built-in cost controls.
B) Certificate-of-need requirements restricted provider overtreatment.
C) Utilization review determined appropriateness of care.
D) Prospective payments were based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs).
E) Peer standard review organizations were effective watchdogs.
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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) When a nurse visited a client's home, it was apparent that the client had not begun to implement the needed exercise program. Rather, the client had been doing drawings about his illness experience. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?
A) Express admiration for his artistic ability, and do not schedule future visits because the patient is noncompliant
B) Point out the negative consequences that will ensue if the client does not begin exercising
C) Review with the client why exercise is so crucial to his recovery
D) Suggest drawing might be more forceful after exercising
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Chapter 14: Environmental Health
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following actions should be taken by a small community group who hopes to accomplish goals against a large powerful corporation?
A) Appeal to the chief executive officer's conscience
B) Ask the corporation's employees to encourage change
C) Begin legal action to force the corporation to change
D) Form coalitions with other groups that have similar goals
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differs from its many peer agencies?
A) It focuses primarily on prevention.
B) It is a uniquely American approach to problem resolution.
C) It responds to health emergencies.
D) It uses years of experience as the basis for its actions.
Q3) In what way is the U.S. approach to primary health care inconsistent with the World Health Organization (WHO) approach?
A) Our primary health care system does not provide universal coverage to all citizens.
B) Most U.S. citizens can afford health care through employer insurance plans.
C) Tertiary care is preferred over primary care.
D) U.S. hospitals make maximum use of the newest and best technology.
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Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health
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Q1) A nurse is developing a community education program about how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following information would be included in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Always place a baby on his or her back to sleep.
B) Use a semi-firm sleep surface.
C) Allow the baby to sleep in a position that provides the most comfort.
D) Allow the baby to sleep with a favorite toy or blanket.
E) Do not let the baby get too hot during sleep.
F) Avoid exposing the baby to cigarette or cigar smoke.
Q2) A nurse is caring for a woman, who has just found out she is pregnant. The woman begins crying and says, "But I'm not trying to get pregnant!" Should this response by the woman be concerning to the nurse?
A) No, because women may not consciously be aware of an unconscious desire to be a mother
B) No, because about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended
C) No, because she admitted having unprotected sexual intercourse
D) Yes, because pregnancy can usually be avoided by appropriate precautions
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Chapter 17: Womens Health
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Q1) A nurse has recently learned of the death of a 22-year-old female friend. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of death?
A) Complications of childbirth
B) Accident or unintentional injury
C) Cancer
D) Cardiovascular disease
Q2) Which of the following is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
A) Arthritis
B) Car accident
C) Falls
D) Heart disease
Q3) Which of the following events caused attention that has resulted in the current emphasis on women's health?
A) Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin's comments during the presidential race
B) Political correctness, including addressing the rights of women
C) New research studies that are focusing on women
D) Women's movement from the 1970s
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Chapter 18: Mens Health
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Q1) Based on theory, which of the following are men most likely to do when they become ill?
A) Ask their female partner what action might be helpful
B) Ignore symptoms or refuse to see them as symptoms of illness and act tough
C) See their physician as soon as possible
D) Talk to other men about what would be the best action
Q2) Which of the following questions would be a good opening to address health concerns with a male client?
A) "How do you know when you are ill?"
B) "What sort of health problems or illnesses do you have?"
C) "What are your usual physical activities?"
D) "What would your wife say about your health?"
Q3) A male client reports that he is unable to change his health behaviors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his difficulty?
A) Lack of financial resources
B) Lack of transportation
C) Lack of programs
D) Lack of motivation
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Chapter 19: Senior Health
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Q1) A male nurse is enjoying a very hot summer day at the zoo when he notices a family approaching. An elderly member of the family is moving very slowly and being scolded by another adult, saying "You are not sick. Let's keep moving." The nurse touches the elderly adult who has a flushed face and notices clammy and moist skin. What should the nurse say to the adult?
A) "I'm a nurse, and your family member needs to go to the emergency department right now."
B) "I'm a nurse, and your family member has heat stroke. I'm calling 911."
C) "Take your family member to the air-conditioned restaurant, and have him drink a cold soda immediately."
D) "Take your family member to the air-conditioned restaurant, and let your family rest for a while."
Q2) A nurse needed to do a quick assessment of a client's lifestyle behaviors to counsel appropriately. Which of the following strategies would be the easiest way to determine the elderly woman's nutritional status?
A) Ask the woman to keep a food diary for 2 weeks and bring it to the clinic
B) Have the clinic dietitian interview the woman about her eating habits
C) Quiz the woman verbally as to her usual meals during the day
D) Use the DETERMINE mnemonic
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Chapter 20: Family Health
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Q1) Which of the following is a major barrier to a nurse caring for the family as a whole?
A) Families often don't want to know what is wrong with their loved one.
B) Nurses don't know how to care for families.
C) Reimbursement is paid only for services given to an individual.
D) The family often isn't available when the nurse is giving care.
Q2) 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
Q3) A nurse was creating an ecomap for a family, which consisted of a 3-year-old girl, an 8-year-old boy, and their mother. Which of the following questions would be useful for the nurse to ask?
A) "Are you involved with any groups or resources in the community?"
B) "Can you tell me about your extended family wherever they live?"
C) "Have you thought about what would happen if you needed help?"
D) "What were the causes of death for your older family members?"
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Chapter 21: Populations Affected by Disabilities
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Q1) Which of the following was the result of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?
A) A few employers accepted the extra funds and employed more people with disabilities (PWDs).
B) Large numbers of employers accepted the extra funds and employed more PWDs.
C) Employers still refused to employ PWDs.
D) Little change has occurred.
Q2) A nurse eagerly explained to a long-term disabled male client the most recent relevant research related to his care. The client, rather than express appreciation, said, "I prefer to have my care given this way." The nurse explained that research suggested an alternative approach was more clinically effective, but the client said, "I am more comfortable during the day if my care is given this way." Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Accept that the client knows what works best
B) Ask the nursing supervisor to review the research with the client
C) Give evidence-based care according to current research findings
D) Negotiate a compromise between patient preferences and research-based approach to care
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Chapter 22: Homeless Populations
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Q1) Which of the following disorders is experienced at a higher rate by homeless adults when compared with the general population? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hepatitis
B) Diabetes
C) Asthma
D) HIV/AIDS
E) Hypertension
F) Alcoholism
Q2) Which of the following best describes the recent trends in homelessness?
A) The number of homeless individuals in school is decreasing.
B) The number of homeless individuals is increasing.
C) The number of people in homeless families is increasing.
D) The number of people in homeless families is decreasing.
Q3) 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
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Chapter 23: Rural and Migrant Health
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Q1) Which of the following are particularly prevalent in rural areas (more so than in urban areas) of the South?
A) Falls and motor vehicle accidents
B) Less use of seatbelts and more drinking of alcohol
C) Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
D) Suicide and homicide
Q2) Which of the following factors would cause a geographic area to be called a frontier area?
A) Arbitrary distinction recognizing the Great Plains, Intermountain areas, and Alaska
B) Geographically located in the West, specifically the Great Plains states
C) High death rate from use of guns (homicide or suicide)
D) Population of fewer than six persons per square mile
Q3) Which of the following is most likely to provide public health services to Americans residing in a rural community?
A) Public health nurse
B) Public health physician
C) Epidemiologist
D) Nurse practitioner
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Chapter 24: Populations Affected by Mental Illness
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Q1) A nurse suspects that a client is depressed. Which of the following symptoms is most likely being exhibited by the client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Paranoia
B) Fatigue
C) Irritability
D) Difficulty concentrating
E) Hallucinations
F) Impulsivity
Q2) Which of the following provides the best description of severe mental illness (SMI)?
A) Having been clearly diagnosed with at least two mental health disorders within the past year
B) Having a diagnosable mental disorder with moderate functional behavior in a specific area of lifestyle at any time during the past year
C) Being unable to function in society due to a mental illness
D) Being convicted of several impulsive crimes during the past year
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Chapter 25: Communicable Disease
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Q1) Which of the following infections continues to increase in the United States?
A) Measles
B) Pertussis
C) Hepatitis A, B, and C
D) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Q2) Which of the following best describes why clinical areas are so careful to ensure sanitization of surfaces and equipment between each patient?
A) To avoid direct patient-to-patient transmission of infection
B) To provide a clean environment for clients and staff
C) To decrease transmission by fomites
D) To decrease transmission by vectors
Q3) Which of the following statements best explains how infectious diseases are different from any other health problem?
A) Infectious diseases are easier to treat by using pharmaceuticals.
B) Infectious diseases are more prevalent now than in the past.
C) Infectious diseases are acute illnesses that catch clients unprepared.
D) Infectious diseases have the potential to spread, creating a community emergency.
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Chapter 26: Substance Abuse
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Q1) Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal mood-altering substance?
A) Cocaine or crack ecstasy
B) Heroin
C) Marijuana
D) Methamphetamine or speed
Q2) Which of the following best explains why drug abusers so often relapse?
A) Drugs are widely available.
B) They lack a supportive environment.
C) They remember how fantastic they feel immediately after using.
D) Drugs make them feel better about life.
Q3) Which of the following age groups has the highest prevalence of binge drinking and heavy drinking?
A) Adults aged 45 to 65 years
B) Adult business persons, aged 25 to 45 years
C) Both genders of depressed elderly, aged 65 years and up
D) Young adults aged 18 to 25 years
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Chapter 27: Violence
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Q1) A woman is in the emergency department for the fifth time this year, each time with more severe injuries. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
A) Insist she be discharged to a safe shelter where the perpetrator cannot find her
B) Provide information regarding safe shelters and sources of support
C) Report the assault and battery to the local police department so the perpetrator is arrested for the crime
D) Treat the injuries and inform the woman she may be killed if she stays with the perpetrator
Q2) For which of the following groups is homicide the leading cause of death in the United States?
A) Black males aged 15 to 34 years
B) Black children aged 1 to 14 years
C) White children aged 1 to 14 years
D) White males aged 15 to 34 years
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Chapter 28: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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Q1) Which of the following best describes how a community will know whether its disaster plan is adequate?
A) After a disaster occurs and reports of deaths and injuries are fairly accurate
B) By following practice drills involving various feasible scenarios as an initial step of planning
C) When federal experts have reviewed and approved the plan
D) When state officials have reviewed and approved the plan
Q2) Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan?
A) Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers
B) Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes
C) Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies
D) Response maps showing sites of first responders, such as fire stations and police stations
Q3) Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?
A) Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation
B) Seek medical attention if you become sick
C) Develop a family emergency plan
D) Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten
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Chapter 29: School Health
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Q1) Which of the following health problems has been reduced in school-aged and adolescent children?
A) Chronic diseases (such as asthma or diabetes)
B) Contagious diseases
C) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
D) Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Q2) A female coach walks into your office and shares that one student concerns her. The student will not change into her gym clothes and does not seem to "move right." Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?
A) Call the student into your office and discuss the importance of physical education to one's health
B) Meet with the student and ask directly about sexual or physical abuse
C) Offer to attend the next physical education class and talk to the student
D) Point out how female adolescents are very concerned over body image and are usually embarrassed by their own lack of perfection, and suggest the coach be more understanding
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Chapter 30: Occupational Health
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Q1) Which of the following best describes what the Code of Federal Regulations, especially Title 29, requires of the occupational health nurse (OHN)?
A) All employees must be trained in first aid.
B) Postwork-related injuries, illnesses, and death records must be recorded yearly.
C) The OHN must serve as an emergency warden, helping employees to the emergency exit in a safe manner.
D) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspector must make a worksite inspection on an annual basis.
Q2) Which of the following best explains why occupational health nurses (OHNs) felt a need to create the Factory Nurses Conference?
A) All the other specialties in nursing had created their own conferences and groups.
B) Creating their own group would be less expensive to maintain membership than joining the American Nurses Association (ANA).
C) Funding was made available by large employers for the nurses to meet.
D) Most OHNs practiced alone and wanted to be able to interact with peers.
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Chapter 31: Forensic and Correctional Nursing
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Q1) Which of the following is considered appropriate preparation for engaging in forensic nursing specialty practice?
A) Adequate number of continuing education credits plus licensure as a registered nurse
B) Baccalaureate nursing program and previous community health experience
C) College-based educational program including supervised clinical hours and internship
D) Interest in and willingness to be employed in the field
Q2) A forensic nurse is responsible for conducting a thorough examination, including a history, performing a physical assessment, and collecting forensic evidence on a female client following a rape. In which of the following subspecialties of forensic nursing is this nurse practicing?
A) Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
B) Nurse coroner
C) Legal nurse consultant
D) Forensic nurse death investigator
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Chapter 32: Faith Community Nursing
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Q1) Which of the following best describes how the faith community nurse, as a health educator, decides which educational programs to offer the faith community?
A) Based on feedback from the local public health department nursing professionals
B) Based on what will help implement the Healthy People 2020 goals
C) Based on what is consistent with the health laws of scripture or holy books
D) Based on the health status and needs of faith community members
Q2) Which of the following best describes how the practice of faith community nurses is different from the practice of other nurse specialists?
A) Advanced education is required before attempting such a challenging role.
B) Practice setting is in a building dedicated to a purpose other than health care.
C) The nurse is a member of the same community where the nurse practices.
D) The central focus of the practice is the spiritual dimension.
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Chapter 33: Home Health and Hospice
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Q1) In addition to factual data such as name, address, and diagnosis, which of the following information is crucial to the nurse when a referral is received?
A) The amount of reimbursement the agency will receive for a visit
B) The family's reaction to the suggestion that a nurse visit in their home
C) The purpose of the referral for a home visit
D) The patient's agreement with the home visit referral
Q2) A client was quite ill and the family was doing their best. After careful assessment and diagnosis, the home health nurse was setting priorities for care. Which of the following should be the basis for deciding which intervention to implement first?
A) Address the problem that is easiest to fix first so the client and family could see some success fairly quickly
B) Address the most serious problem first for the client's long-term health
C) Address the problem that is partly causing other problems first
D) Address the problem that the client and family think should be addressed first
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