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Public Health Nursing

Final Exam Questions

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. The course covers the roles and responsibilities of public health nurses in assessing community health needs, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Topics include epidemiology, health education, disease prevention, policy advocacy, and cultural competence within diverse communities. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with other health professionals, health equity, and strategies to address social determinants of health, preparing students to deliver effective care and lead initiatives that 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) 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 Americans.

Answer: C

Q2) A community health nurse is overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in one day. Which task could most easily be postponed?

A) Reviewing the most recent hospital patient data collected by the local college of nursing

B) Deciding which of several possible new clinic options would be most effective in better meeting the needs of the local community

C) Evaluating the results of the most recent community-wide screening program before planning for the next community health program

D) Giving testimony to the state legislature on a new health and safety bill

Answer: A

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Chapter 2: Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context

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Q1) Which of the following best describes the district nursing service created in the United States by Lillian Wald and Mary Brewster?

A) House on Henry Street

B) Visiting Nurses Association

C) New York City District Nursing Service

D) Wald and Brewster Nursing Service

Answer: A

Q2) Why did local and state governments start to become more involved in controlling disease?

A) Hospitals were becoming overcrowded.

B) Businesses were unable to make a profit when employees were ill.

C) Physicians demanded government support in their individual efforts.

D) Citizens were becoming upset with local conditions.

Answer: D

Q3) Which of the following diseases provided immunity to smallpox?

A) Cowpox

B) Measles

C) Mumps

D) Scarlet fever

Answer: A

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Chapter 3: Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and

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Q1) A nurse is using Milio's approach when caring for a client. Which of the following advantages will the nurse experience?

A) It will allow for care interventions outside the hospital system.

B) It will demonstrate the effectiveness of using a variety of community resources. .

C) It will encourage the assessment of the personal and societal resources of the client.

D) It facilitates open communication between the client and the nurse.

Answer: C

Q2) Which of the following statements best describes the major assumption of the health belief model (HBM)?

A) People will act if action is both easy and convenient.

B) People will act if exposed to fear messages stressing their vulnerability.

C) The major determinant of preventive health behavior is avoiding disease.

D) The major determinant of preventive behavior is providing proper health education.

Answer: C

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Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

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Q1) Based on statistics, which of the following groups is probably more physically active?

A) A group of adults living in the southern U.S. states

B) A group of elderly mall walkers

C) A group of high school graduates employed in blue collar occupations

D) A group of highly paid college graduates

Q2) A young couple is searching for a home in a new neighborhood. Which of the following neighborhoods would most likely promote a healthy lifestyle?

A) One near a large active military base

B) One with excellent health facilities nearby

C) One with high walkability

D) One with superb recreational facilities

Q3) A nurse is completing a health history with a client. Which of the following questions would be most important to include?

A) How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a day?

B) How many sexual partners have you had in the past month?

C) What nonprescription drugs do you take on a routine basis?

D) What kinds of tobacco do you use daily?

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Chapter 5: Epidemiology

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Q1) Which of the following best describes the importance of discovering all of the variables that may be involved in creating a disease state in some persons?

A) People want an explanation of why they are ill.

B) Knowing causes helps obtain funds for research to try to create a cure.

C) Finding variables that are susceptible to prevention or early intervention is important.

D) It is important to educate communities on how to avoid any risk factors.

Q2) A community health nurse determined exactly how many cases of a particular disease were currently occurring in the community. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before determining what interventions should be planned?

A) Analyze whether the disease was a priority to the nurse's agency

B) Compare the current rate with the previous rate of disease

C) Determine what resources are available to intervene

D) Share the findings with the public health agency leadership

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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 nurse is helping a community develop its capacity to address future problems. Which of the following activities is the nurse most likely implementing?

A) Addressing problems in priority order

B) Promoting collaboration and team building

C) Developing community competence

D) Providing education about health issues

Q3) Which of the following best describes how care can be appropriately given in a community?

A) Provide individualized care to unique individuals as much as resources allow.

B) Consider the community itself as the "client."

C) Administer care according to the priorities of the local health department.

D) Prioritize care for the sickest populations first.

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Chapter 7: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

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Q1) Which of the following best describes why states will increasingly monitor and report on quality and cost of health care?

A) Citizens are increasingly complaining of high medical costs in a depressed economy.

B) Congress has been unsuccessful in reducing health care costs.

C) Taxation has decreased, resulting in fewer funds available for health care.

D) Hospitals and nursing homes are demanding increased funding.

Q2) Which of the following describes why the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 was unsuccessful in its efforts to increase accessibility and acceptability, improve quality, and constrain rising costs?

A) A new president forced the legislation's repeal.

B) No federal financing was included to implement the law.

C) The federal government made no effort to enforce the law.

D) The law did not affect the current health care delivery system.

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Chapter 8: Community Health Education

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Q1) Which of the following led to the creation of the Health Belief Model (HBM)?

A) Attempting to create an educational program that people would choose to attend

B) Attempting to explain why people acted as if they were immortal and immune from danger

C) Attempting to understand why people chose unhealthy and high-risk behaviors

D) Attempting to understand why people did not flock to free health care

Q2) A nurse who is providing education spends more time being quiet than giving information. Which of the following best explains this behavior?

A) The nurse had previously reviewed the day's material.

B) The nurse is demonstrating respect for the participants.

C) The nurse is encouraging group discussion.

D) The nurse is listening to the group's dialogue to identify problems.

Q3) A nurse is teaching diabetic self-care in a small group. Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take?

A) Assess group needs each day before beginning

B) Create new and innovative teaching approaches for each session

C) Implement the most effective teaching methods

D) Listen carefully to understand participants' issues

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Chapter 9: Case Management

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Q1) 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.

Q2) Which of the following best describes why nurses are increasingly becoming case managers when social workers have historically been so successful in the role?

A) Because of the need for ongoing patient assessment.

B) Because of a shortage of licensed social workers.

C) Nurses seek such roles as being easier than direct clinical care.

D) Social workers expect higher salaries than nurses in the same role.

Q3) Which of the following elderly persons are often the targets of case management?

A) Those who are homebound and have multiple complex problems

B) Those who live alone without close relatives

C) Those who show clear evidence of mental and physical decline

D) Those with chronic long-term health problems needing pharmaceutical intervention

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Chapter 10: Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community

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Q1) Which of the following is the basis for any American citizen to feel comfortable expressing an opinion on a political issue?

A) Amendments to the Constitution

B) Articles of the Constitution of the United States

C) Declaration of Independence

D) Gettysburg Address

Q2) Which of the following actions represent a shift in philosophy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? (Select all that apply.)

A) Collecting and analyzing health data

B) Creating integrated health information systems

C) Allocating resources to treat specific diseases

D) Encouraging partnerships and strategic alliances

E) Creating transaction-based relationships

F) Leveraging resources to steer the larger health system

Q3) Which of the following is accomplished through the use of public policy?

A) Solutions to problems of public concern are developed.

B) A rational, logical problem-solving decision-making process is implemented.

C) Public safety nets for vulnerable populations are created.

D) Economic and business management principles are applied.

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Chapter 11: The Health Care System

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Q1) 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.

Q2) Which of the following best describes the effect of President Clinton's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry report (1999)?

A) Created improvement in both physician and nurse educational programs

B) Demonstrated the incredible influence on health care made by the insurance industry

C) Increased national interest in improving health care and seeking reform

D) Stimulated the Institute of Medicine to explore quality in more depth

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Chapter 12: Economics of Health Care

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Q1) Which of the following best describes a flaw of indemnity plans?

A) Blue Cross and Blue Shield had a great idea, but they went bankrupt.

B) Cost sharing was expected of Blue Cross and Blue Shield enrollees.

C) Enrollees could not choose their provider or manage their own care.

D) Plans lacked any incentives to contain costs.

Q2) Which of the following statements best describes an unfortunate consequence of using diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to determine reimbursement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Insurance companies had to greatly increase their funding from employers.

B) The incentive was to undertreat and underuse health resources.

C) Health care providers had to accept losses for each patient treated.

D) Health care providers learned to cheat the system.

E) Health care providers refused to accept more patients whose reimbursement was based on DRGs.

F) High quality of care was no longer assured.

Q3) Which of the following is the best definition of economics?

A) Assets that can be traded for different assets

B) Income and outgo of monies

C) Science of allocation of resources

D) Study of goods, services, talents, and transportation

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Chapter 13: Cultural Diversity and Community Health

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Q1) Which of the following best describes the challenges when providing care to someone from a minority group? (Select all that apply.)

A) Communication, both words and gestures, may be unfamiliar.

B) Few members of the minority group are nurses themselves.

C) Immigrants will soon adapt to the mainstream culture, but in the meantime many are clinging to "the old ways."

D) So few patients are minority group members that it is difficult to remember how they prefer to receive care.

E) The nurse may have to confront personal values and beliefs.

Q2) The clinic was seeing a great number of Hmong immigrants from the mountainous regions of the Far East. If the nurse could not obtain a translator, which of the following would be the next best action?

A) Require each patient to bring a family member fluent in English

B) Start teaching Hmong patients English on each clinic visit

C) Suggest Hmong patients might be more comfortable seeking care elsewhere

D) Try to make flash cards with common phrases used during clinic visits

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Chapter 14: Environmental Health

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Q1) When using an environmental perspective, which of the following would be the most important question for a nurse to ask when assessing potential health problems?

A) "Can you tell me how you have been feeling?"

B) "Can you tell me what you do at work?"

C) "What brings you here today?"

D) "What problems have you been having?"

Q2) Which of the following conclusions can be drawn concerning efforts to decrease environmental pollution?

A) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets priorities for environmental problems and funds action.

B) Federal policies have been weakened, and enforcement lacks funding.

C) Federal recycling mandates have decreased waste products.

D) Legislation is increasingly being passed to force companies to lower toxic waste emissions.

Q3) What is meant by discriminatory land use?

A) Backlash against companies that do not protect the environment

B) Daily insults to people who live in a particular community

C) Locating industrial hazards in low-income communities

D) Political recognition that companies support a safe environment

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Chapter 15: Health in the Global Community

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Q1) 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

Q2) Which of the following statements best describes what tobacco companies have done to counter their losses resulting from U.S. efforts to decrease smoking tobacco?

A) Begun advertising in more subtle ways such as sponsoring sports programs or building and naming large sport arenas

B) Bought off more restrictions on tobacco through the tobacco settlement funds, which gave a large amount of money to each state

C) Increased international exports and targeted children

D) Rapidly decreased their tobacco components and focused on other products

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Chapter 16: Child and Adolescent Health

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Q1) Which of the following statements best explains why parents and nurses are often concerned about adolescents?

A) Adolescents engage in sexual acts without using protection.

B) Adolescents engage in very high-risk behaviors.

C) Adolescents love driving but are not as skilled as they believe.

D) Adolescents often experiment with alcohol or drugs.

Q2) Which of the following best describes why infant mortality rate is used as an international comparison of a country's health status?

A) Every country, regardless of other priorities, focuses on care of infants and their mothers.

B) It is easy to obtain and compare such data.

C) It reflects medical care quality and access and public health practice.

D) The World Health Organization requires these data be reported to them each year.

Q3) Which of the following factors is the single largest threat to child health?

A) Child abuse

B) Obesity

C) Poor nutrition

D) Poverty

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Chapter 17: Womens Health

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Q1) A nurse is on the treadmill exercising, when the woman next to her says, "You're a nurse. Explain to me how the scale says I've lost weight, but my waist and tummy just keep getting larger." Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "I'm concerned. You need to see your health care provider to follow up on this."

B) "Muscle weighs more than fat so you're creating muscle while losing fat, but it takes a while for the body to redistribute the weight."

C) "Tell me what you've been eating in the last week or so."

D) "You're running so you're strengthening your legs and thighs, but to lose around your tummy, you have to exercise your abdominal muscles."

Q2) Which of the following statements best explain the difference in suicide rate according to gender?

A) Men are less likely to attempt suicide and less likely to be successful.

B) Men are more likely to attempt suicide but less likely to be successful.

C) Women are more likely to attempt suicide but less likely to be successful.

D) Women are less likely to attempt suicide but more likely to be successful.

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Chapter 18: Mens Health

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Q1) A man has been off work because of a recent illness. Which of the following would be the most useful action for the employer to take to support this man?

A) Encourage the man to return to work as soon as possible, possibly at something less physically demanding

B) Reassure the man that he may have as much time off as he needs

C) Share the man's need with other employees so that they may donate unused or unneeded sick time to him

D) Suggest that other male employees visit the man at his home to help keep his spirits up and demonstrate he is not forgotten

Q2) Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Males are more likely to have colorectal testing than females.

B) Males are more likely to receive dental care than females.

C) Males are more likely to have routine physicals than females.

D) Males are more likely to be eligible for primary care services than females.

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Chapter 19: Senior Health

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Q1) 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?"

Q2) An elderly woman shared that she had six different physicians, each focusing on one particular health problem. Which of the following would be of immediate concern for the home health nurse? (Select all that apply.)

A) Whether the client has a family physician who was coordinating her care

B) Whether the physicians communicate with each other

C) If each physician was prescribing medications, what drug interactions might be occurring?

D) Were all these health care providers licensed physicians?

E) Who was helping her with transportation to all these physicians?

F) Would all these physician visits add up to more than what Medicare would reimburse the client?

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Chapter 20: Family Health

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Q1) Which of the following best describes what proportion of children live in a single-parent family?

A) Fewer than 10%

B) 11%-15%

C) 16%-20%

D) 21%-26%

E) More than 30%

Q2) Which of the following best describe why it is crucial that nurses who focus on the care of individual patients also be able to work with families? (Select all that apply.)

A) Anytime a person is ill, his or her whole family is affected.

B) By understanding the family, understanding of the individual is improved.

C) Families often are very demanding if they feel their loved one isn't receiving the best care possible.

D) Individuals depend on their families for care and support.

E) Most important decisions are made by families as a whole, not individuals.

F) Risks caused by genetics or environment affect the whole family, not just the individual.

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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 describes the most important need of every school-aged child with a disability?

A) A teacher who understands the child's needs

B) An advocate within the school system

C) An assessment with comparison with developmental milestones

D) An individualized education plan (IEP)

Q3) 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

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Chapter 22: Homeless Populations

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Q1) Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Vulnerability Index?

A) To identify those most at risk of becoming homeless

B) To determine the underlying cause of homelessness among vulnerable populations

C) To identify and prioritize the need for housing among the homeless

D) To determine what resources should be provided for vulnerable populations

Q2) A school nurse was asked to see Lisa, a student in the fourth grade who was rumored to be living in a car with her mother. Which of the following would most likely have caused the teacher to become concerned?

A) Lisa is not always respectful of the teacher.

B) Lisa has not been doing her homework.

C) Lisa may be developmentally delayed.

D) Lisa may have behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner.

Q3) A nurse is using an upstream intervention when working with the homeless population. Which of the following public health interventions will the nurse most likely use?

A) Case management

B) Outreach

C) Surveillance

D) Community organizing

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Chapter 23: Rural and Migrant Health

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Q1) Which of the following best describes why there are more long-term consequences (such as death) to a driver injured in a truck accident in a rural area than a driver injured in a truck accident in an urban area? (Select all that apply.)

A) Rural drivers are more likely to speed over long distances than urban drivers.

B) Rural drivers are not as skilled with vehicles as urban drivers, so they are more severely injured in a crash.

C) The urban driver is taken immediately for care, whereas the rural driver might be injured on an isolated field and not found by anyone for hours.

D) Urban drivers are more likely to use their seat belts than rural drivers.

E) Urban drivers are probably rushed to an emergency department, whereas the rural driver lives far away from emergency services, often over bad roads and possibly through severe weather.

F) Urban drivers trade their vehicles in rather frequently, whereas rural drivers keep their vehicles for as long as they can make them run, so the vehicles are much less roadworthy.

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Chapter 24: Populations Affected by Mental Illness

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Q1) Which of the following events occurred in 1965?

A) State mental hospitals were created.

B) The mentally ill were deinstitutionalized.

C) Electroconvulsive therapy was discovered to help depression.

D) Community mental health centers for outpatient care were established.

Q2) Which of the following best summarizes the symptoms of a person with bipolar disorder?

A) Chronic, unrealistic, and exaggerated worry about life

B) Ongoing hallucinations and delusions

C) Changes in mood from depression to mania

D) A persistent abnormally elevated or irritable mood

Q3) Which of the following are the causes of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)

A) Excessive amounts of brain serotonin, dopamine, and ?-aminobutyric acid

B) Genetic inheritance combined with neurochemical and metabolic changes

C) Living through a severe disaster, whether manmade or natural

D) Physiological abnormalities in the brain structure

E) Posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD)

F) Social isolation, rejection, and/or stress

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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 charge nurse notes that two patients had communicable infectious diseases and were treated appropriately. Which of the following actions should be taken next by the nurse?

A) Depends on your state health department's requirements

B) Report the two cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

C) Report the two cases to your regional health department

D) Send the information for inclusion in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

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Chapter 26: Substance Abuse

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Q1) Which of the following trends in drug use is being seen among young adults?

A) Decrease in the use of illegal cocaine derivatives

B) Expansion in the misuse of prescription drugs

C) Large increase in the use of steroids and methamphetamines

D) Increase in the overall use of all types of drugs

Q2) 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

Q3) Which of the following best explains what experts believe is the causative factor in the decline in total alcohol consumption?

A) Americans prefer less dangerous mood-altering substances.

B) Increased "sin" taxes on alcohol and tobacco nationwide

C) Less social tolerance and no-drinking-while-driving campaigns

D) So many movies about teenaged drinking make alcohol look adolescent.

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Chapter 27: Violence

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Q1) For which of the following groups is suicide the second leading cause of death?

A) People aged 15 to 24 years

B) People aged 25 to 34 years

C) People aged 35 to 65 years

D) People over age 65 years

Q2) An 80-year-old woman lived with her eldest daughter, the daughter's husband, and their three children. On this visit, the nurse noted the woman looked dehydrated and seemed depressed. Both wrists were red and scabbed. When asked if she was all right, the woman protested she was fine and her daughter took good care of her. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

A) Begin the paperwork to have the elderly woman put in a nursing home

B) Discuss respite care and other stress relief measures with the daughter

C) Report the elder abuse to the state department of aging

D) Review with the total family how to share responsibilities for the woman's care

Q3) Where is youth violence most likely to occur?

A) At home

B) At recreational facilities

C) In inner city schools

D) In fast-food facilities where young adults are employed

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Chapter 28: Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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Q1) Which of the following statements best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency?

A) A disaster is personal, whereas an emergency is communitywide.

B) An emergency is personal, whereas a disaster is communitywide.

C) Both emergencies and disasters are devastating.

D) Both emergencies and disasters are failures resulting in extensive insurance claims.

Q2) 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.

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Chapter 29: School Health

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Q1) Which of the following is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?

A) Alcohol

B) Firearms (guns)

C) Overweight and obesity

D) Tobacco use

Q2) Which of the following screenings are typically administered in the school setting? (Select all that apply.)

A) Blood pressure

B) Chest x-ray

C) Cholesterol and blood glucose

D) Height and weight

E) Scoliosis

F) Visual and hearing acuity

Q3) Which of the following best describes why the numbers of children seen by the school health nurse is increasing?

A) Higher expectations for performance by parents and school administrators

B) Increasing school enrollments

C) Lack of another source of regular health care

D) Overcrowding within the community

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Chapter 30: Occupational Health

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Q1) Which of the following best describes what the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires?

A) All employees are eligible for a free health examination before beginning employment.

B) Employers are required to make suggestions on standards for improving worker safety.

C) Employers have the right to request an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection for ways to improve worksite safety.

D) Employers must keep the worksite free from recognized hazards.

Q2) Which of the following arguments would the occupational health nurse (OHN) use when trying to convince a large employer of the need for a breast cancer education program?

A) It will be excellent media coverage for the employer, especially if the public is invited.

B) A large number of female employees of childbearing age may be interested.

C) This program would help balance all the male-oriented programs.

D) Women employees who believe their employers are interested in their well-being are more productive and satisfied.

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Chapter 31: Forensic and Correctional Nursing

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Q1) Which of the following are the most common forms of elder abuse?

A) Emotional abuse by caregivers

B) Financial abuse when resources are used without the elder's consent

C) Neglect by self or caregivers

D) Physical mistreatment resulting in injuries

Q2) Which of the following is often discovered when female prisoners are interviewed for their health histories? (Select all that apply.)

A) A history of physical and sexual abuse

B) Evidence of active tuberculosis (TB)

C) Extensive tattooing and body piercings

D) Personal use of drugs and alcohol

E) Positive test results for HIV and hepatitis

F) Previous childbirth with living children

Q3) Which of the following describes a responsibility of the forensic psychiatric nurse?

A) Assisting with the deposition

B) Collecting evidence to be used in future legal proceedings

C) Judging intent or diminished capacity of the client during the incident

D) Preparing to testify in court

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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) On which of the following levels of care do most faith community nurses (FCNs) focus?

A) Hospice care

B) Primary

C) Secondary

D) Tertiary

Q3) Which of the following has been confirmed by research regarding the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health?

A) Essentially, religion gives persons a sense of hope.

B) Faith communities help by praying for ill persons during services.

C) Healthy persons have a tendency to be active within their faith communities.

D) Persons who attend services have decreased anxiety, depression, and stress.

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Chapter 33: Home Health and Hospice

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Q1) Which of the following best describes why home health care has continued to grow until very recently? (Select all that apply.)

A) Consumers prefer home care, so they will personally pay for it.

B) Demographics-there are more elderly persons in U.S. society.

C) Home care does not cost much more than institutional care.

D) Insurance companies are encouraging home care.

E) Medicare is encouraging home care rather than institutional care.

F) Physicians prefer to visit clients in their homes rather than institutions.

Q2) A new home health nurse realized that what was being observed and now being said by the client were very inconsistent with what had been documented while the client was hospitalized. Which of the following conclusions should be drawn by the nurse?

A) The amount of support available is different from what was stated earlier.

B) The client had difficulty distinguishing truth from falsehood.

C) The client had to admit the truth when it was obvious to the nurse.

D) The family was embarrassed by their living situation.

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