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______ is the most important preventable cause of death in the United States,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention correct answer
Smoking
______are often first-line medications to treat hypertension correct answer
Diuretics
(Epidemiological) Susceptible Host factors correct answer age, gender, genetics,
ethnicity, immunological status, physiological state, occupation
A client will have a positive intradermal TB test within correct answer 2 to 10
weeks of exposure to the infection; TB has slow onset
A healing spiral fracture is a manifestation of correct answer physical abuse.
Acculturation is the process correct answer of merging with or adopting the traits
of a different culture. Adapting to a new culture requires changes in daily living
practices. These changes relate to language, education, work, recreation, social
experiences, and the health care system
Agencies transmitting or storing electronic health data must take measures to
correct answer ensure confidentiality and security of client information
,Albumin correct answer 3.8-5
Alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use and addictive disorders can cause
multiple health problems, including: correct answer ◯ Low birth weight
◯ Congenital abnormalities
◯ Accidents
◯ Homicides
◯ Suicides
◯ Chronic diseases
◯ Violence
American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends screening a client who has
correct answer a BMI greater than 24 and age greater than 45 years, or if a child is
overweight and has additional risk factors
An epidemic is when correct answer the rate of disease exceeds the usual level of
the condition in a defined population
An underweight child is a manifestation of correct answer child neglect.
As a ____________, the nurse
coordinates comprehensive services for students with complex health needs
correct answer case manager
As a ___________, a
,nurse provides illness or injury care to children at school correct answer direct
caregiver
As a __________, a nurse provides information to families, administrators,
teachers, and parent-teacher groups to encourage decisions that promote the
health of the students correct answer consultant
As a ________, a nurse develops a trusting relationship with students and
provides support on issues affecting their lives. correct answer counselor
Attack rate correct answer Number of people exposed to a specific agent who
develop the disease ÷ total number of people exposed
Auditory learners learn through "listening" and methods such as correct answer
verbal lectures, discussion, and reading aloud. These learners "interpret meaning
while listening."
Barriers to Health Care in Rural Areas correct answer ◯ Distance from services
◯ Lack of personal/public transportation
◯ Unpredictable weather and/or travel conditions
◯ Inability to pay for care/underinsured/uninsured
◯ Shortage of rural hospitals/health care provider
Barriers to health care include: correct answer ◯ Inadequate health care
insurance
◯ Inability to pay for health care services
◯ Language barriers
, ◯ Cultural barriers
◯ Lack of health care providers in a community
◯ Geographic isolation
◯ Social isolation
◯ Lack of communication tools (e.g., telephones)
◯ Lack of personal or public transportation to health care facilities
◯ Inconvenient hours
◯ Attitudes of health care personnel toward clients of low socioeconomic status
or those with
different cultural/ethnic backgrounds
◯ Eligibility requirements for state/federal assistance programs
Barriers to learning in community education programs correct answer age,
cultural barriers, poor reading and comprehension skills, language barriers,
barriers to access, and lack of motivation
Behavioral theory - correct answer Use of reinforcement methods to change
learners' behaviors
Beneficence (Definition) correct answer Maximize possible benefits and minimize
possible harms.
beneficence (Situation) correct answer Assessing risks and benefits when planning
interventions
BUN correct answer 10-20