One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the
twenty-first century is
to address:
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 - (correct Answer) - ANS: A
There are new concerns, and of the most serious are bioterrorism and globally
induced infections, such as
the avian flu. These threats will divert health care funds and resources from other
health care programs to
be spent for public safety. The others are not related to public health or are
concerns that have been
present for many years.
DIF: Cognitive level: Understanding
REF: p. 5
TOP: Nursing process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A community is concerned about the threat of bioterrorism. Which of the
following best describes the
basis for this concern?
a.
Bioterrorism has the potential to dissolve
community-based programs.
b.
This threat could cause the health care system
to collapse.
c.
The threat of bioterrorism may divert funds
from other public safety health care programs.
d.
Fear of bioterrorism will increase the need for
shelters. - (correct Answer) - ANS: C
Bioterrorism may have an impact on the availability of resources for public safety
health care programs.
Because funds are diverted it is possible that community-based programs would be
eliminated, the health
care system could experience changes, and that there would be an increase in the
need for shelter.
However, all of these things would happen because of the diversion of funds.
DIF: Cognitive level: Analyzing
REF: p. 5
TOP: Nursing process: Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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- (correct Answer) -
Which of the following describes the consequence of the successful implementation
of the Affordable
Care Act?a.
Americans will pay closer attention to their
health status.
b.