Morbidity rate Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Origin: Chapter 1, 1 1. The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current definition of health? A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all...

NR503-Population Health Epidemiology and Statistical Principles Midterm (C) 100% Solved Epidemiology The science of public health Population Health Focuses on risk, data, demographics, and outcomes Outcome The end result that follows an intervention Aggregate Defined population Community Composed of multiple aggregates Data Compiled information Prevalence Measures the existence of all current cases within a time frame Incidence Measures the appearance of new cases Surveillance Collection...

What period follows depolarization of the myocardium and represents a period during which no new cardiac potential can be propagated? Correct! Refractory Threshold Sinoatrial (SA) Hyperpolarization During the refractory period, no new cardiac action potential can be initiated by a stimulus. This selection is the only option that accurately identifies the period described in the question. Question 2 2 / 2 pts What is the suggested mean blood pressure for an 8- to 9-year-old ch...

TEST BANK: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing 1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Item Bank: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: * A. Diabetes mellitus. B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). C. Chronic hypertension. D. Anemia. Correct Answer: A Exp...

Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care, 10th Edition Chapter 01: 21st Century Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing 1. To assess a mother’s risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, what is the most important factor for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal education ANS: A 2. What is the primary role of practicing nurses in the research process? a. Designing research studies b. Collecting d...

Norris Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology Chap. 1 Concepts of Health and Disease Exam Questions and Complete Solutions A client develops an infection with a resistant organism while hospitalized for surgery. After treatment, there are no obvious signs of infection, but a culture shows that the organism is present. Which term describes the client's status? a) Preclinical stage b) Carrier status c) Chronic disease d) Clinical disease - Ans: b) Carrier status In carrier status, t...

The concept of health promotion consists of efforts to prevent rather than to cure disease or disability. This description best describes: a. tertiary prevention b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. morbidity prevention - c Standards for well child care and health promotion are set forth by the: a. Task Force on Preventative Services, US Department of Health and Human services b. American Academy of Family Physicians c. American Academy of pediatrics ...

NRP 8th Edition Test Complete Questions & Answers 2023. Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? During a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? You are resuscitating a critically ill newborn whose heart rate is 20 bpm. The baby has been intubated and the endotr...

Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? - ANSWER-The baby's heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing. During a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? - ANSWER-In the hospital and immediately available What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea? - ANSWER-Demonstration of exhaled carbon dioxid...

Chapter 1 Women and Their Health The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for 1. infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive womens shelters D)Encouraging all women to eat a balanced di...