FamCom Quiz 3 Practice Questions
A client diagnosed with diabetes reports to the nurse that she has been learning more about controlling her blood sugars by reading information found on the Internet. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be appropriate? a. "Looking at the date the content was posted on the website is important." b. "The Internet is an unreliable source of information and should not be used." c. "The best sources of information are found on pharmaceutical websites." d. "Your physician will provide you better information than the Internet."
a. "Looking at the date the content was posted on the website is important."
A nurse working at a battered woman's shelter is counseling a pregnant woman who has just entered the shelter. When assessing the client's history, which information would the client most likely report? a. A history of abuse before pregnancy b. A history of child abuse c. A history of multiple pregnancies d. A history of substance abuse
a. A history of abuse before pregnancy
A nurse has identified a point source of air pollution. Which of the following has the nurse identified? a. A smoke stack b. The number of cars and trucks c. The amount of fossil fuel consumed in a community d. Ground ozone levels
a. A smoke stack
A nurse is teaching a postpartum mother how to breastfeed her infant. The nurse notes that the mother is alert and agrees that breastfeeding is important to her and beneficial to her baby. The nurse outlines the expectations of breastfeeding for the mother and the baby. Considering the events of instruction, which of the following should the nurse do next? a. Ask the mother about her previous experience with breastfeeding b. Demonstrate how to position the baby for breastfeeding c. Show the mother a video about breastfeeding d. Have the mother demonstrate breastfeeding
a. Ask the mother about her previous experience with breastfeeding
Which trends are occurring when providing care for vulnerable populations? (Select all that apply.) a. Community-based care and interorganizational partnerships b. Outreach and case finding c. Elimination of disparities d. Culturally and linguistically appropriate care e. Increased incidence of acute illnesses
a. Community-based care and interorganizational partnerships b. Outreach and case finding d. Culturally and linguistically appropriate care
A nurse "sets the stage" when assessing members of vulnerable population groups. Which of the following interventions would be completed? (Select all that apply.) a. Creating a comfortable, non-threatening environment b. Providing culturally and linguistically competent assessment c. Collaborating with others as appropriate d. Providing financial and legal advice e. Developing a free clinic in a low-income neighborhood
a. Creating a comfortable, non-threatening environment b. Providing culturally and linguistically competent assessment c. Collaborating with others as appropriate
A nurse is teaching a group of clients newly diagnosed with diabetes how to give themselves injections. Which of the following formats would be most appropriate for the nurse to use? a. Demonstration b. Health fair c. Lecture d. Non-native language session
a. Demonstration
A community health nurse is writing an objective. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to write? a. Each member of the family will give an insulin injection to the client with accurate dosage 100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials. b. The client will perform a blood sugar test on herself with an accurate blood sugar reading. c. The community will take their children to receive immunizations within 1 month of the immunization due date. d. Fifty percent of the eligible women seen in the clinic will return for their scheduled mammogram appointment.
a. Each member of the family will give an insulin injection to the client with accurate dosage 100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials.
During a class on newborn care given at a local health department, a nursing student asks the participants to practice with baby dolls. Which of the following steps of promoting effective education is the student using? a. Eliciting performance b. Assessing performance c. Enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge d. Gaining attention
a. Eliciting performance
Which of the following is a characteristic of a vulnerable population? a. Have worse health outcomes and an increased sensitivity to risk factors than the general population b. Have a single risk factor but experience worse health outcomes than the general population c. Have multiple risk factors but equal health outcomes to the general population d. Have worse outcomes with better access to health care than the general population
a. Have worse health outcomes and an increased sensitivity to risk factors than the general population
A nurse considers an audience's ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions while preparing health education materials. Which of the following factors is the nurse considering? a. Health literacy b. Resilience c. Social justice d. Health disparity
a. Health literacy
Homicide is the second leading cause of death among which population? a. Individuals between 15 and 24 years of age b. Native American infants c. Caucasian women between 25 and 34 years of age d. African American children between 15 and 19 years of age
a. Individuals between 15 and 24 years of age
Which statement about education is true? a. It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills. b. It emphasizes the recipient of knowledge and skills. c. It is a process of gaining knowledge and expertise. d. It results in behavioral change.
a. It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills.
A nurse is caring for a population that has experienced a health disparity. Which of the following best describes a health disparity? a. Low childhood immunization rates b. High dropout rates c. Unemployment d. Income below poverty level
a. Low childhood immunization rates
Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health? a. Nurses should be able to assess risks and advocate for policies that support healthy environments. b. Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants. c. Pollutant exposures such as lead are reported by nurses to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). d. Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national air quality standards.
a. Nurses should be able to assess risks and advocate for policies that support healthy environments.
A nurse is assisting with community planning. Which of the following facilities should the nurse encourage be developed to reduce the potential for crime and violence in the community? Select all a. Playgrounds b. Movie theaters c. Swimming pools d. Shopping malls e. Restaurants
a. Playgrounds b. Movie theaters c. Swimming pools
A nurse is completing an exposure history using the mnemonic I PREPARE. What data would a nurse collect when asking questions about the first "P"? a. Present work b. Potential exposures c. Personal protective equipment use d. Past work
a. Present work
A nurse helps the community to take a stand against violence and advocates for elected officials and local media to make nonviolence a priority. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Primary care
a. Primary
A nurse is working with a recent rape survivor. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement? a. Provide continuous care once the victim enters the health care system b. Examine evidence for its authenticity c. Work with the criminal justice system to find the rapist d. Provide long-term therapy for psychological trauma
a. Provide continuous care once the victim enters the health care system
A nurse uses the leadership behavior of reflecting when providing education to community members about how to lead healthy lifestyles. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse? a. Providing feedback on how behavior appears to others b. Introducing new topics to the group c. Verifying information through questions and restatement d. Highlighting important points from the discussion
a. Providing feedback on how behavior appears to others
A nurse is working with a family who is unable to find adequate health care coverage for the children in the family. Which of the following pieces of legislation will assist in provision of health care coverage for these children? a. Social Security Act b. Balanced Budget Act c. HIPAA d. ACA
a. Social Security Act
Which federal program created support for older and poor Americans? a. Social Security Act b. Medicare Amendment c. Medicaid Amendment d. Hill-Burton Act
a. Social Security Act
Which Core Competency of communication is used by nurses engaged in group work? a. Soliciting input from individuals and organizations b. Using simple language when presenting information c. Asking the group to develop the program of interest d. Presenting material to lay audiences
a. Soliciting input from individuals and organizations
A nurse is working with a group of clients diagnosed with diabetes and is teaching a class about avoiding the long-term effects of diabetes. The nurse begins the class by reviewing the basic physiology of diabetes, which was taught the week before. Which of the following principles of effective education is the nurse using? a. Stimulating recall of prior learning b. Gaining attention c. Presenting the material d. Providing learning guidance
a. Stimulating recall of prior learning
A nurse is making a home visit to a low-income, frail, older person's home. Which of the following would most likely cause the nurse to suspect adult maltreatment? a. The older person reports giving money to family members on a regular basis. b. The windows of the house are in need of repair. c. The older person spends a great deal of time watching television. d. There are dogs running loose in the yard of the home.
a. The older person reports giving money to family members on a regular basis.
A nurse is providing care to a child who has been abused. Which characteristics are most likely present in this child's family? (Select all that apply.) a. The parents are unemployed. b. There is no support network willing to offer assistance. c. The parents are not knowledgeable about child development. d. The mother seems frightened of her partner. e. There is no primary caregiver in the home.
a. The parents are unemployed. b. There is no support network willing to offer assistance. c. The parents are not knowledgeable about child development. d. The mother seems frightened of her partner.
Which of the following is most likely to live in poverty? a. Those who work in high-risk jobs b. Those who have adequate nutrition c. Those who effectively manage stress d. Those who live in single family homes
a. Those who work in high-risk jobs
A nurse is using basic educational principles when conducting an effective educational program. Which of the following principles would the nurse most likely be using? (Select all that apply.) a. Use a clear, succinct style b. Use an active voice c. Refer to Internet sources d. Use aids to highlight key points e. Repeat information several times
a. Use a clear, succinct style b. Use an active voice d. Use aids to highlight key points
What is implied by the web of causation model? a. Variables interact resulting in higher probability of illness. b. One disease causes another, especially in vulnerable populations. c. The greater the poverty, the more likely people are to have diseases. d. Immunizations are necessary because vulnerable populations spread disease.
a. Variables interact resulting in higher probability of illness.
What is the purpose of providing education across the three levels of prevention? a. enables clients to attain optimal health. b. identifies and treats health problems early to eliminate disability. c. enables populations to break into individuals. d. teaches people about Healthy People 2020.
a. enables clients to attain optimal health.
Resilience refers to the: a. resistance of certain groups to risk factors. b. increased susceptibility to cumulative risk factors among vulnerable groups. c. variability in the effects of stressors according to socioeconomic status. d. increased sensitivity of the very young and the very old to risk factors.
a. resistance of certain groups to risk factors.
The basic science applied to understanding the health effects associated with chemical exposures is: a. toxicology. b. pharmacology. c. chemistry. d. environmental epidemiology.
a. toxicology.
A public health nurse (PHN) is working with a migrant farm worker who has experienced an exposure to a pesticide. When researching pesticides, the nurse looks at the "family" of the chemical. What similarities are found among chemicals that have been placed in the same family? a. Route of entry into the body b. Actions and associated risks c. Effects that they have on the body d. Potency and toxicity
b. Actions and associated risks
A health educator is trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking. Which of the following domains would be used? a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Psychomotor d. Developmental
b. Affective
Which is considered a nonpoint source of pollution? a. Hazardous waste site b. Animal waste from wildlife c. Chlorine poured down a well d. Stagnant water
b. Animal waste from wildlife
A public health nurse (PHN) is working in a community where there have been multiple closures of large factories, leaving many individuals without employment. Which of the following is this population most at risk for? a. Becoming an abuser at home b. Committing violence in and outside the home c. Developing addictive behaviors d. Neglecting the needs of their children
b. Committing violence in and outside the home
When would it be appropriate for a nurse to use a Geographic Information System (GIS)? a. Recording client data collected at a foot clinic b. Determining neighborhoods that have an increased incidence of lead poisoning c. Evaluating effectiveness of a farm safety program d. Scheduling health promotion programs in the community
b. Determining neighborhoods that have an increased incidence of lead poisoning
A nurse uses Healthy People 2020 as a guide when planning health education in the community. Which of the following actions would be taken by the nurse? a. Focus on avoiding cigarette smoking and using alcohol in moderation b. Educate clients using primary and secondary levels of prevention c. Use Bloom's taxonomy when planning educational objectives d. Design health fairs aimed at individuals
b. Educate clients using primary and secondary levels of prevention
What type of abuse is occurring when a child does not receive the basic nurturing and caring needed for healthy development? a. Sexual abuse b. Emotional neglect c. Physical neglect d. Child abuse
b. Emotional neglect
A nurse has evaluated the learning needs of a community support group. Which of following steps should the nurse take when developing an educational program for them? a. Consider any potential barriers to learning b. Establish goals and objectives for the program c. Select appropriate materials for the program d. Assess the dynamics of the group
b. Establish goals and objectives for the program
A nurse is working with a vulnerable population. Which of the following is the nurse most likely working with? a. Families earning more than $50,000/year b. Families earning less than $15,000/year c. Residents of urban areas d. African American physicians
b. Families earning less than $15,000/year
A nurse is completing a community assessment. Which of the following community characteristics would be identified as a factor for violence? a. Lack of family cohesion b. High crime rate c. Social isolation d. Substance abuse
b. High crime rate
A nurse is developing a community program to prevent violence. Which of the following should be the first action taken by the nurse? a. Talk to people who are victims of violence for their opinion b. Identify factors that lead to violence c. Develop a plan of action to combat violence d. Evaluate current community programs
b. Identify factors that lead to violence
A nurse is examining social determinants of health. Which of the following is the nurse looking at? a. Ethnicity b. Income c. Gender d. Marital status
b. Income
A leader controls members through rewards and often keeps members in the dark about the goals and rationale behind prescribed actions. What type of leadership does this describe? a. Democratic b. Patriarchal c. Socialist d. Paternal
b. Patriarchal
A nurse is working with multiple vulnerable groups. Which of the following would be most sensitive to adverse effects? a. Pregnant teenager living with her parents for financial support b. Poor, older woman with no means of transportation c. 2-year-old boy of underinsured parents d. Recently unemployed father of five
b. Poor, older woman with no means of transportation
A nurse is planning to evaluate an individual's progress toward a health goal. Which of the following components should be included in the evaluative process? a. Type of teaching strategy used b. Recognition of accomplishments in the group c. Conflict that occurred in the group d. The type of leadership in the group
b. Recognition of accomplishments in the group
A nurse is working with an individual who has a low literacy level. Which of the following barriers to learning should the nurse anticipate? a. Asking for additional clarification of materials b. Requesting to read the information later c. Having a high level of anxiety d. Being overly dependent on others
b. Requesting to read the information later
A nurse assists an injured victim in finding a safe location to live after being abused. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented? a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Primary care
b. Secondary
A nurse is working with a vulnerable group experiencing multiple risk factors. Which of the following best describes this group? a. Smokers who use chewing tobacco as well as cigarettes b. Substance abusers who test positive for HIV c. Persons with limited access to care because they live in a rural area d. New mothers needing information about baby and child care
b. Substance abusers who test positive for HIV
A nurse wants to find more information about indoor air quality. Which of the following websites would be most helpful? a. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) b. The American Lung Association c. "Right to Know" d. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
b. The American Lung Association
A nurse is developing a goal for a client who is learning how to care for an ostomy. Which of the following would be most appropriate to develop? a. The client will look at his stoma without disgust each time his ostomy bag comes off. b. The client will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months. c. The client will gather all ostomy supplies correctly each time his ostomy bag needs to be changed. d. The client will successfully describe to the nurse how to care for his ostomy when he is asked.
b. The client will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months.
Which group has the highest rate of violence? a. Older, Caucasian men b. Young, minority men c. Young, Caucasian women d. Older, minority women
b. Young, minority men
The wide variations in health services and health status between certain population groups are called: a. vulnerable population groups. b. health disparities. c. disadvantaged populations. d. risk markers.
b. health disparities.
Environmental health is important to nurses because chemical, biological, and radiological materials are: a. a major cause of global warming. b. often found in the air, water, and products we use. c. frequently linked to the development of chronic illnesses. d. products that nurses work with on a daily basis.
b. often found in the air, water, and products we use.
A nurse tells a coworker that she has been working on a regular basis with a group that demonstrates cohesion. Which of the following groups is the nurse most likely to describe? a. A group with several leaders b. A group with diverse attitudes and values c. A group with a common goal d. A group with efficient members
c. A group with a common goal
A nurse is promoting social justice. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take? a. Contacting lawmakers about environmental health issues b. Assisting at homeless shelters c. Advocating for policies to improve social conditions d. Serving on a local coalition to prevent obesity
c. Advocating for policies to improve social conditions
A nurse fulfills the environmental health competency of "assessment and referral." Which of the following actions has the nurse most likely completed? a. Advocating for public policy changes b. Understanding policy framework and major pieces of legislation c. Completing an environmental health history d. Describing the scientific principles about environmental health
c. Completing an environmental health history
A group member has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper." Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by this member? a. Seek and accept the authority or direction of others b. Guide and direct the group activity c. Control outsiders' access to the group d. Focus the movement toward the main work of the group
c. Control outsiders' access to the group
A nurse is implementing a community health education program at a local church. Which of the following educational principles should the nurse implement when providing this education? a. Refer to trustworthy sources b. Use an active voice c. Create the best learning environment d. Accentuate the positive health behaviors of the participants
c. Create the best learning environment
A nurse is implementing an educational program about the importance of being physically active. Which of the following steps would the nurse complete first? a. Provide learning guidance b. Present the stimulus c. Gain the learner's attention d. Ask learners to recall prior learning
c. Gain the learner's attention
A nurse is caring for a homeless population. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse anticipate as a need of this population? a. Need more nursing care than other vulnerable groups b. Have no desire to seek medical care c. Have even fewer resources than poor people who have adequate housing d. Are living in despair with no hope or resilience
c. Have even fewer resources than poor people who have adequate housing
Employees working with hazardous chemicals have the "Right to Know" about the chemicals they are working with through the creation of the: a. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). b. Consumer Confidence Report. c. Hazard Communication Standard. d. EPA.
c. Hazard Communication Standard.
A child has reported to the school nurse that he is being bullied. Which of the following is most likely happening to this child? a. Difficulty talking to the guidance counselor b. Inclusion in group activities c. Intimidation by a peer d. Discipline from parents at home
c. Intimidation by a peer
A nurse is working with a group focused on improving the health of the community. Which of the following interventions should be used by the nurse? a. Make decisions for the group to move the process along b. Invite business leaders to participate in the group process c. Maintain members through recognition and encouragement d. Teach topics that are of national importance
c. Maintain members through recognition and encouragement
A client is self-employed as a mechanic and has no health insurance coverage. Which of the following best describes the legislation that will assist this client in obtaining health insurance? a. Balanced Budget Act b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) c. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) d. Social Security Act
c. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A nurse is caring for a child who lives in extreme poverty. Which of the following types of abuse is this child at greatest risk for? a. Sexual abuse b. Emotional neglect c. Physical neglect d. Child abuse
c. Physical neglect
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose parents have reported recent violent activity from the child that is atypical from this child. Which of the following may have contributed to the child's change in behavior? a. Getting a new pet b. Watching too much television c. Playing violent video games d. Having a new sibling at home
c. Playing violent video games
What is the primary cause of vulnerability? a. Race b. Age c. Poverty d. Illness
c. Poverty
A nurse is counseling a client who has been abusive toward a spouse. Which of the following experiences has the client most likely had in the past? a. Perceived or actual crisis b. History of social isolation c. Previous exposure to violence d. Long-term marital strain
c. Previous exposure to violence
When a nurse is evaluating the components of an educational program. Which of the following best describes the action that is being taken by the nurse? a. Short-term evaluation b. Educational product c. Process evaluation d. Long-term evaluation
c. Process evaluation
A nurse is developing a one-stop service to meet the needs of a vulnerable group. Which of the following would the nurse most likely create? a. Wrap-around services where mental services are linked b. Giving all immunizations on a single clinic visit c. Providing multiple services during a single clinic visit d. Providing free services to the medically indigent
c. Providing multiple services during a single clinic visit
A nurse is assessing an individual who has been the victim of domestic violence. Which part of the body should the nurse assess first? a. Front of the body b. Back of the body c. Proximal parts of the body d. Distal parts of the body
c. Proximal parts of the body
A nurse is providing tertiary prevention. Which of the following interventions should be included? a. Education b. Prevention c. Referral d. Detection
c. Referral
A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child. The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? a. Question the mother about sexual abuse b. Initiate interventions directed at family violence c. Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities d. Refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group
c. Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities
A nurse is caring for a woman who has been battered for a number of years. Which of the following has the client most likely seen an increase in over the years? a. Self-blame b. Remorse by the man c. Severity of the abuse d. Emotional strength
c. Severity of the abuse
A nurse works with a group of abused women to enhance their levels of self-esteem. Which of the following levels of prevention is being performed? a. Primary level of prevention b. Secondary level of prevention c. Tertiary level of prevention d. Health promotion
c. Tertiary level of prevention
Which example contains the components necessary to form an epidemiologic triangle? a. Pesticides, water, food b. Lead, mercury, soil c. Trichloroethylene, water, infants d. Children under 12, elderly, temperature
c. Trichloroethylene, water, infants
Epidemiology: a. is a science that studies the poisonous effects of chemicals. b. explains the association between learning disabilities and exposure to lead-based paint at the cellular level. c. helps nurses understand the strength of the association between exposure and health effects. d. is a method for tracking the prevalence of health outcomes.
c. helps nurses understand the strength of the association between exposure and health effects.
The greatest risk factor for suicide in adult women is: a. divorce. b. unemployment. c. intimate partner violence. d. terminal illness.
c. intimate partner violence.
The cognitive domain includes: a. changes in attitudes and the development of values. b. the performance of skills. c. memory, recognition, understanding, reasoning, and problem solving. d. memorization of one set of skills before moving on to the next.
c. memory, recognition, understanding, reasoning, and problem solving.
The greatest single source of air pollution in the United States is from: a. waste incineration. b. power plants. c. motor vehicles. d. molds.
c. motor vehicles.
A nurse is working with a 17-year-old pregnant cocaine addict who is homeless. Which of the following best describes this client? a. At risk b. A special population c. A Healthy People 2020 target group d. A vulnerable individual
d. A vulnerable individual
A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning. Which of the following concepts is being applied? a. Authoritarianism b. Learning style c. Pedagogy d. Andragogy
d. Andragogy
Which statement about rape is true? a. Rural areas are high-risk areas for rape to occur. b. Most rapes occur in the winter. c. Male victims suffer more emotional trauma than females. d. College women are at high risk for experiencing rape.
d. College women are at high risk for experiencing rape.
A nurse operates a school-based clinic in a local school where multiple providers and disciplines offer care to children, making it easier for children to access health care. Which of the following best describes this approach? a. Advocacy b. Wrap-around services c. Social justice d. Comprehensive services
d. Comprehensive services
A nurse is working for a public health department as the community health educator. Which of the following is a potential barrier that a nurse may experience? a. Working with clients with a low literacy level b. Memorizing the information that is to be taught c. Having a limited vocabulary d. Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation
d. Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation
A nurse recognizes the importance of group norms when planning community health education. Which of the following provides the best explanation for why this is important? a. Allow for creativity and variety among group members b. Influence members' perception of community c. Are helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the group d. Maintain the group through various supports to members
d. Maintain the group through various supports to members
A nurse is teaching a client about how to complete a wound dressing change. Which of the following conditions must be met before learning will occur? a. Must be able to memorize the instructions, relay this information to a partner, and demonstrate the dressing change b. Must master the dressing change at the time it is taught, repeat the demonstration for the nurse, and teach another person c. Must be able to speak the language of the nurse, have time to practice the dressing change, and master the dressing change in a short time d. Must have the necessary ability, a sensory image of how to carry out the dressing change, and an opportunity to practice the dressing change
d. Must have the necessary ability, a sensory image of how to carry out the dressing change, and an opportunity to practice the dressing change
How have nurses historically learned to identify a possible relationship between environmental chemical exposures and their potential harm? a. Extrapolation by toxicologists b. Biomonitoring c. Completing chemistry courses d. Observing signs and symptoms in clients
d. Observing signs and symptoms in clients
A nurse is using the educational process of selecting appropriate educational methods when planning a community health program. Which of the following steps of the nursing process does this action most resemble? a. Assessment b. Evaluation c. Implementation d. Planning
d. Planning
A nurse is working to remove barriers to receiving health care. Which of the following actions is the nurse most likely to support? a. Discrimination against certain groups b. Treatment of pets at the same facility c. Provision of free food at a food bank d. Providing services for a rural population by using a mobile clinic
d. Providing services for a rural population by using a mobile clinic
The nurse is teaching a new diabetic client how to give himself an insulin injection. Which of the following domains would be used? a. Developmental b. Cognitive c. Affective d. Psychomotor
d. Psychomotor
What factor associated with crime and violence is particularly important to community health nursing practice? a. Violence is a universal problem. b. Violence impacts everyone in the United States. c. Nurses must spend a great deal of time on the results of violence. d. Significant mortality and morbidity result from violence.
d. Significant mortality and morbidity result from violence.
A nurse is planning and implementing care for vulnerable populations. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? a. Setting up multiple clinics in a wide geographic area b. Advising legal consultants on a variety of issues c. Making laws to protect the homeless d. Teaching vulnerable individuals strategies to prevent illness and promote health
d. Teaching vulnerable individuals strategies to prevent illness and promote health
An established group requests a teaching and learning session on hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse expect with this type of group? a. The group membership will change from week to week. b. The members all have the same interests. c. They prefer lectures rather than demonstrations. d. The group already has operating methods that have been successful.
d. The group already has operating methods that have been successful.
A nurse is working with children who may be at risk for experiencing abuse. In which situation is child abuse most likely to occur? a. When the parents have high expectations for their children b. When the parents' sense of control is threatened c. When the parents are sensitive to their children's needs d. When the parents lack a social support network
d. When the parents lack a social support network
A PHN is organizing a multidisciplinary team to address the issue of water pollution in the community. The most likely members that would be invited to address this issue would be: a. physicians, water sanitation workers, and occupational therapists. b. pharmacologists, radiologists, and epidemiologists. c. nurse practitioners, pharmacologists, and environmentalists. d. geologists, meteorologists, and chemists.
d. geologists, meteorologists, and chemists.
Homicides are least likely to be perpetrated by a(n): a. friend. b. acquaintance. c. family member. d. stranger.
d. stranger
