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Credentials written documents that communicate to others the nature of one's competence and provide evidence of one's preparation to perform in a specific occupation Accreditation a voluntary process by private agencies which is an external quality review by peers to assure that an educational program meets established standards for structure, function, and performance Certificate of completion Licensed practical nursing (LPN) offers one Degrees college-base nursing programs, which re...

what is included in the term 'opioids'? Correct Answer-compounds that are extracted from the poppy seed as well as semisynthetic and synthetic compounds with similar properties that can interact with opioid receptors in the brain. number one side effect of opioids Correct Answer-constipation (not breathing difficulties) how many deaths are attributable to opioids worldwide? Correct Answer-0.5 million definition of pain for clinical practice Correct Answer-'pain is whatever the experi...

A nurse was shocked when late one night she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior? A. He ate his meal but wanted more and had no more money. B. He had full-time employment, but with such a low salary it was inadequate to meet basic expenses. C. A friend had thrown his meal away, and he thought he could fin...

Rule #1 to Mediate Conflict Correct Answer-Protect each party's self-respect. Deal with a conflict of issues, not personalities. Rule #2 to Mediate Conflict Correct Answer-Allow open and complete discussion of the problem from each participant Rule #3 to Mediate Conflict Correct Answer-Maintain equity in the frequent and duration of each party's presentation. A person of higher status tends to speak more frequently and longer than a person of lower status. If this occurs, the mediator sh...

5 cardinal s/s of inflammation Correct Answer-Redness, heat, swelling, pain, induration Inflammation can be seen quickly after Correct Answer-Invasion/injury What is the first phase of healing Correct Answer-Inflammation True or False Inflammation may cause tissue damage Correct Answer-True What is the duration for acute inflammation Correct Answer-1-2 weeks Bradykinin Correct Answer-vasodilator that causes pain Histamine Correct Answer-Causes dilation of blood vessels, smooth...

Ch. 21 Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations Correct Answer- Advocacy Correct Answer-Actions taken on behalf of another Determinants of health Correct Answer-(1) the social and economic environment, (2) the physical environment, and (3) the person's individual characteristics and behaviors. Disenfranchisement Correct Answer-A feeling of separation from mainstream society. Health Disparities Correct Answer-The wide variations in health services and health status among certain popu...

Henry Street Consortium Competencies Correct Answer-Apply PHN process, use epidemiological principles, collaborate to achieve public health goals, work within responsibility and authority of government PHS, practices under the ANA, communicate at all levels, establish caring relationships, shows evidence of commitment to the greater good, nonjudge Primary prevention Correct Answer-When individuals or groups are in good health with no signs or symptoms of disease or physical challenges and inv...

Poverty is the strongest determinant of: Correct Answer-health, societal wellbeing, literacy levels, crime and safety, social cohesion, solidarity, general wellbeing T/F Widespread injustice is more likely and possible in countries with weak and corrupt governments. Correct Answer-true Economic poverty Correct Answer-Caused by low productivity and a poor resource base, it is reflected in low income, poor nutrition, and, inevitably, poor health Instant and temporary poverty Correct Answe...

Community Correct Answer-Group of people and institutions that share geographic, civil, and/or social parameters Health indicators Correct Answer-Used to describe community's status and needs Include morbidity, mortality, tobacco use, birth rate, etc Partnerships Correct Answer-Community _______ are critical to health promotion and disease prevention Transitional medicine and mobile medical units Community Based Correct Answer-________ _______ Nursing has a focus on individuals and ...

USA Correct Answer-This country spends more on healthcare than any other nation Decrease Correct Answer-recent data do suggest that there is: 1. A _______ in the prevalence of chronic disability Earlier Correct Answer-recent data do suggest that there is: An _________ diagnosis and treatment of disease Improved Correct Answer-recent data do suggest that there is: _________ treatment of health problems Medicaid Correct Answer-In the case study, Eleanor is currently on Medicare. She...