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Application of Ethics in the Community Stanhope: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement regarding Florence Nightingale’s ideas about ethics is correct? a. Nursing is a call to service, and the moral character of persons entering nursing is important. b. Ethical principles are based on the values of the individual nurse. c. Society will dictate the ethical principles to which nurses must adhere. d. Ethics are very important ...

Environmental Health Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 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 ...

Public Health Policy Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse becomes actively involved in the development of a health policy in the community. Which of the following describes why this is an important role of the nurse? a. Government and policy have a large impact on nursing and health. b. Policy affects nursing values as set forth by Florence Nightingale. c. Political science is a course of study that ...

Public Health, Primary Care, and Primary Health Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In the United States, what are most health care dollars spent on? a. Prescription drugs b. Hospital care c. Physician services d. Public health services (PHSs) ANS: B The largest share of health care expenditures goes to pay for hospital care, with physician services the next largest item. The money spent for PHSs is sign...

Perspectives in Global Health Care Stanhope: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the key to achieving the goals of Health for All in the 21st Century (HFA21) worldwide? a. The cure of communicable disease b. The technological development of all nations c. The worldwide availability of health care insurance d. The worldwide implementation of primary health care ANS: D The major key to attaining Health for All by the Year 2000 wa...

Epidemiology Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To understand the causes of health and disease, epidemiology studies which population? a. Individuals b. Families c. Groups d. Populations ANS: D The goals of epidemiology are to monitor health of populations, understand determinants of health and disease in communities, and investigate and evaluate interventions to prevent disease and maintain health. Epi...

Economics of Health Care Delivery StanhopePopulation-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement regarding poverty and health insurance is true? a. Millions of people in the United States are without health insurance. b. The poor in the United States are as healthy as persons with higher incomes. c. Persons with money or health insurance are less likely to seek health care. d. The poor are more likely to receive health care through private a...

History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing Stanhope:: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community,10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In the past, what term was used to identify population-centered nurses? a. District nurses b. Almshouse nurses c. Soldier nurses d. Sisters ANS: A In the past, population-centered nurses have been called public health nurses (PHNs), district nurses, visiting nurses, school nurses, occupational health nurses, and home health nur...

Public Health Foundations and Population Health Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the primary focus to be addressed concerning the improvement of the health of the American people in the twenty-first century? a. Bioterrorism and global health threats b. Delivery of individual care and hygiene c. The need for increased hospital and acute care d. Chronic disease and disability management ANS: A T...

Poverty and Homelessness Stanhope: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Historically, which of the following population groups would have been least likely to receive community assistance? a. Widowed women b. Orphaned children c. Mentally ill d. Injured laborers ANS: C Mentally ill individuals were considered undeserving poor and did not receive any community assistance. Widowed women, orphaned children, and injure...