36 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 36
The health care model that utilizes Maslow's hierarchy as its base is the _____ Model.
Health Belief
Health Promotion
Basic Human Needs
Holistic Health
Term 2 of 36
The nurse is working on a committee to evaluate the need for increasing the levels of fluoride
in the drinking water of the community. In doing so, the nurse is fostering the concept of
Illness prevention.
Active health promotion.
Wellness education.
Passive health promotion.
Term 3 of 36
Concerned with the care of school-children, the nurse does the following.EXCEPT:
provides for a safe environment
detects, diagnose, and treats children with health problems
identifies and refers children with eye problems
conducts health education classes
,Term 4 of 36
Which U.S. agency is responsible for overseeing the actions of protecting against, responding
to, recovering from, and preventing the effects of disaster?
American Red Cross
Department of National Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The National Disaster Relief Agency
The National Incident Management System
Term 5 of 36
An advanced public health nurse investigates a cluster of cases of learning disabilities, hearing
impairment, and developmental delays in school-age children who live in an apartment
complex that was built in 1971. The nurse suspects exposure to:
carbon monoxide.
lead.
nitrogen dioxide.
radon.
Term 6 of 36
Which program is an example of secondary prevention?
A community-wide nutrition program at fast-food establishments
A program to immunize persons exposed to infectious disease with immunoglobulin G
within two weeks of exposure
Alcoholics Anonymous
An exercise program for persons who have had a stroke
,Term 7 of 36
Which of the following people would be eligible for Medicare Part A?
Jane age 63 who is a citizen
John age 65 who has come to the United States on a Visa
James age 64 who is a resident of the United States
Jan age 64 with a spouse that has worked for at least 5 years in Medicare-covered
employment
Jared age 64 with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Term 8 of 36
Mortality rates from two communities can best be compared after calculating:
the age-adjusted rates.
the crude rates.
the gender-specific rates.
the prevalence rates.
Term 9 of 36
Many variables influence a patient's health beliefs and practices. Internal and external
variables influence how a person thinks and acts. An example of an internal variable would be
Perception of functioning.
Family practices.
Socioeconomic factors.
Cultural background.
, Term 10 of 36
The nurse is working in a clinic that is designed to provide health education and immunizations.
As such, this clinic is designed to provide
Primary prevention.
Secondary prevention.
Tertiary prevention.
Diagnosis and prompt intervention.
Term 11 of 36
A clinic nurse is instructing the mother of a child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
infection regarding immunizations. The nurse tells the mother that:
The hepatitis B vaccine will not be given to the child.
The inactivated influenza vaccine will be given yearly.
The varicella vaccine will be given before 6 months of age.
A western blot test needs to be performed and the results evaluated before
immunizations.
Term 12 of 36
When acting as a mediator, the nurse advocate would:
Choose a new health plan for a client with limited funds
Assist new parents in communicating with their health plan regarding well-baby
coverage
Provide health education to teens who need knowledge about sexually transmitted
diseases
Set up a doctor's appointment for an illiterate adult