Within a state, counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) tend to have a high proportion of racial minorities and fewer specialists. This factor may explain conflicting data within a state related to:
A. adult immunization rates.
B. chronic respiratory illness rates.
C. maternal/infant morbidity rates.
D. obesity rates.
Answer: C. maternal/infant morbidity rates.
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A) Provide adequate nutrition. B) Obtain blood and sputum cultures. C) Place patient in full isolation. D) Ensure adequate fluid balance.
After studying the community, the nurse reports widespread unemployment, lack of housing, and crowded living conditions as being major factors influencing community health. These factors are related to which determinant of health?
1. Environmental determinant. 2. Biological determinant. 3. Psychological determinant. 4. Behavioral determinant.
Which is not a question to ask when evaluating a research report?
A. Were the instruments used valid? B. Was the sample representative? C. Were the procedures clearly stated to be reproducible? D. Were the results published in an important journal?
A patient is admitted for a hip replacement complicated by uncontrolled diabetes and early dementia
The nurse coordinates referrals to an endocrinologist to establish an insulin protocol and organizes out-patient physical therapy in an Alzheimer's assisted living facility upon discharge. The role of this nurse is the: a. informatics specialist. b. educator. c. case manager. d. quality manager.