Epp 101 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which best describes the recent population trend in rural America? a. The number of residents in rural areas of the United States is at one of its lowest levels ever recorded. b. Urban population rates increased from 2010 to 2015 as agricultural opportunities diminished. c. Nonmetro population rates have been steadily increasing because of increasing job growth. d. Population growth or loss in rural areas varies widely depending on available economic opportunities. ANS: D Although t...

1. Which is the best definition of economics? a. Assets that can be traded for different assets b. Income and outgo of monies c. Science of allocation of resources d. Study of goods, services, talents, and transportation ANS: C Economics represents the science of allocation of resources. Resources are goods or services. The other definitions do not fully describe economics. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) 2. A client living in the 1920s received health care services. Wh...

1. A nurse has instructed a client several times what he needs to do to get better, but the client has not followed these instructions. Which offers the best explanation for this behavior? a. Barriers prevent action. b. The client does not understand. c. The client does not really care. d. Barriers prevent desire to change. ANS: A Often the patient is blamed and labeled as being noncompliant. It is more helpful to wonder what barriers interfered with the patient’s ability to engage in ...

hapter 24: Rural and Migrant HealthNies: Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE Which best describes the recent population trend in rural America?1.a.The number of residents in rural areas of the United States is at one of its lowestlevels ever recorded.b.Urban population rates increased from 2010 to 2015 as agricultural opportunitiesdiminished.c.Nonmetro population rates have been steadily increasing because of increasing jobgrowth.d.Population growth or loss in rural area...

1. Which infection continues to increase in the United States? a. Measles b. Pertussis c. Hepatitis A, B, and C d. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ANS: D Treatable STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, are still occurring at significant rates. Gonorrhea had plateaued or declined until 2009 but increased steadily since that time. Chlamydia, the most commonly reported bacterial disease in the United States, reached 1,441,789 cases in 2014, although some of this increase i...

1. Which statement best describes the relationship between the environment and health? a. Because of the large number of variables involved, the relationship between environment and health cannot be researched. b. Because the environment has such long-term effects on health, research findings are not yet available. c. Research shows that a healthy environment has limited impact on one’s health. d. Research shows that a healthy environment increases quality of life and years of healthy l...

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which person meets the legal definition of a veteran?1.a.A 32-year-old male who has been dishonorably discharged from the Armyb.A 50-year-old female who retired from the Navyc.A 65-year-old male who served in the National Guardd.A 22-year-old female who is currently serving in the Air ForceANS: BLegally, a veteran is an individual who has served in the active military, naval, or air serviceand who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Any individua...

Chapter 07: Community Health Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Nies: Community/Public Health Nursing, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which best describes what Lillian Wald suggested in regards to providing care to individuals and families? a. Public health nurses should encourage clients to join the Henry Street settlement for mutual growth and support among the families. b. Public health nurses should focus on providing care in the client’s home. c. Public health nurses should ...

1. A nurse has instructed a client several times what he needs to do to get better, but the client has not followed these instructions. Which offers the best explanation for this behavior? a. Barriers prevent action. b. The client does not understand. c. The client does not really care. d. Barriers prevent desire to change. ANS: A Often the patient is blamed and labeled as being noncompliant. It is more helpful to wonder what barriers interfered with the patient’s ability to engage in ...

1. Which group of children is at the highest risk to have poor health? a. African American children living in a suburb b. Asian children living in an outer urban area c. Hispanic children living in the inner city d. White children living in a rural area ANS: C Significant disparities persist in health status of white children versus children of color. However, children living in suburban areas and most outer urban areas experience superior access to health services compared with children...