Globalization, which is a new challenge for public health, includes which of the following problems? Select all that apply
A. Greater disparities between rich and poor
B. Environmental degradation
C. Greater need for newer technology
D. Greater distribution of tobacco and alcohol
E. Emergence or re-emergence of communicable diseases
ANS: A, B, D, E
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The pediatric nurse explaining cholelithiasis to a nursing student would describe which risk factors for this disease process? (Select all that apply.)
A. Asian descent B. Hyperlipidemia C. Obesity D. Pancreatitis E. Smoking
A mother brings her 4-month-old infant in for a routine checkup and vaccinations. The mother reports that the 4-month-old was exposed to a brother who has the flu. In this case, the nurse will:
1. Withhold the vaccinations. 2. Give the vaccinations as scheduled. 3. Withhold the DTaP vaccination, but give the others as scheduled. 4. Give the infant the flu vaccination, but withhold the others.
A nurse has collected data about the services available in the community and is using the seven "A"s to evaluate these services. Which of the following questions will the nurse most likely ask?
a. Can the community members allocate re-sources to support the service? b. Can the community members afford the service? c. Will the community members allow strate-gies to be implemented to improve the service? d. Will the community members approve of the services provided?
Some of the quality measures for an Emergency Department might include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Increase in patient satisfaction b. Decrease in patient complaints c. Reduction in market share d. Increase in repeat asthma patient visits e. Development of patient education material f. Review of all Emergency Department deaths