NURS 441 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
a study on deep vein thrombosis among men traveling on flights
over 5 hours long has a relative risk of 3.5. Interpret what this
means Correct Answers Men traveling on flights over 5 hours
are 3.5 times more likely to developing deep vein thrombosis
relative to those without the exposure
a study on diabetes among pregnant women taking vitamin D
has an odds ratio of -5.4. Interpret this OR Correct Answers
This means that the risk of diabetes among women taking
vitamin D is 5.4 times less than the unexposed group
A study on heart attacks among smokers has an attributable risk
percentage of 71.4%. interpret the meaning of this AR%
Correct Answers of all heart attacks, 71.4% could have been
prevented by eliminating smoking. Or, 71.4% of all heart
attaches can be attributed to smoking
how is case management unique Correct Answers looks at
holistic needs of the client and provides ongoing services
creates needed resources where needed
how is counseling unique Correct Answers focused on
emotional level
facilitate problem solving, enhance understanding, relieve stress
how is delegated functions unique Correct Answers the only
intervention in which the PHN action s are directed by another
professional
still accountable
,how is poverty defined Correct Answers household income
falls below the economic threshold considered to be adequate to
support the number of persons in the household
defined by: poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines
IOM suggestions to improve health literacy Correct Answers
improve K-12 education
assess credibility of what they learn and see
local health departments get there funding from where Correct
Answers federal (26%)
federal direct (25%)
state (21%)
local (14%)
other (4%)
non-clinical fees (4%)
medicaid/medicare (4%)
what are a few methods of instruction Correct Answers formal
presentations
small group work
field trips
role playing
written assignments
internet activities
what are agents in the Epi triangle Correct Answers biological
chemical - liquids, solids, gases, dusts
nutrient - lack or excess
physical - earthquakes, radiation
, psychological - events or conditions produce stress
what are biostatistics Correct Answers the analysis of data
related to human organisms
percentage change
rates
what are characteristics of analytic epi Correct Answers used to
discover the determinants of the outcomes that were discovered
through descriptive epi
what are demographics Correct Answers age, gender, race,
education, income, life expectancy
comes from census
what are harms by lack of health literacy Correct Answers 9/10
struggle
cost the health care system money
higher morbidity and mortality
what are objectives Correct Answers specific statements of
desired outcomes, measureable
what are poverty guidelines Correct Answers U.S. Federal
Poverty Guidelines - used to determine financial eligibility
established on a yearly basis
what are primary data collection methods Correct Answers
windshield survey
inventory of resources
surveys
a study on deep vein thrombosis among men traveling on flights
over 5 hours long has a relative risk of 3.5. Interpret what this
means Correct Answers Men traveling on flights over 5 hours
are 3.5 times more likely to developing deep vein thrombosis
relative to those without the exposure
a study on diabetes among pregnant women taking vitamin D
has an odds ratio of -5.4. Interpret this OR Correct Answers
This means that the risk of diabetes among women taking
vitamin D is 5.4 times less than the unexposed group
A study on heart attacks among smokers has an attributable risk
percentage of 71.4%. interpret the meaning of this AR%
Correct Answers of all heart attacks, 71.4% could have been
prevented by eliminating smoking. Or, 71.4% of all heart
attaches can be attributed to smoking
how is case management unique Correct Answers looks at
holistic needs of the client and provides ongoing services
creates needed resources where needed
how is counseling unique Correct Answers focused on
emotional level
facilitate problem solving, enhance understanding, relieve stress
how is delegated functions unique Correct Answers the only
intervention in which the PHN action s are directed by another
professional
still accountable
,how is poverty defined Correct Answers household income
falls below the economic threshold considered to be adequate to
support the number of persons in the household
defined by: poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines
IOM suggestions to improve health literacy Correct Answers
improve K-12 education
assess credibility of what they learn and see
local health departments get there funding from where Correct
Answers federal (26%)
federal direct (25%)
state (21%)
local (14%)
other (4%)
non-clinical fees (4%)
medicaid/medicare (4%)
what are a few methods of instruction Correct Answers formal
presentations
small group work
field trips
role playing
written assignments
internet activities
what are agents in the Epi triangle Correct Answers biological
chemical - liquids, solids, gases, dusts
nutrient - lack or excess
physical - earthquakes, radiation
, psychological - events or conditions produce stress
what are biostatistics Correct Answers the analysis of data
related to human organisms
percentage change
rates
what are characteristics of analytic epi Correct Answers used to
discover the determinants of the outcomes that were discovered
through descriptive epi
what are demographics Correct Answers age, gender, race,
education, income, life expectancy
comes from census
what are harms by lack of health literacy Correct Answers 9/10
struggle
cost the health care system money
higher morbidity and mortality
what are objectives Correct Answers specific statements of
desired outcomes, measureable
what are poverty guidelines Correct Answers U.S. Federal
Poverty Guidelines - used to determine financial eligibility
established on a yearly basis
what are primary data collection methods Correct Answers
windshield survey
inventory of resources
surveys
