Influenza occurs among Americans at a rate of 36 per 100 people annually. Which type of rate is this statement describing?
a. Prevalence rate
b. Incidence rate
c. Morbidity rate
d. Mortality rate
Answer: a. Prevalence rate
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The male nursing students in class are preparing a report on the early contribution of males to the field of nursing, and plan to include which of the following in the report as an example?
1. Male nurses recruited by Florence Nightingale for her school 2. Military nurses from the Civil War 3. The Korean War battlefront nurses 4. Knights of the Crusades providing care to the injured
An older male adult who had radical surgery for oral cancer is refusing to see visitors and is losing weight despite aggressive nutrition therapy. The nurse assesses this man for in-effective coping related to dysfunctional grieving
Which is the most important patient outcome of nursing care implemented in response to his mental health status? a. Discusses how his coping mechanisms are overwhelmed b. Performs self-feedings through gastrostomy tube daily c. Uses nonverbal forms of communication effectively d. Exhibits self-confidence in regaining sense of control
A 12-year-old child is being admitted to the unit for a surgical procedure. The child is accompanied by two parents and a younger sibling. The level of involvement in treatment decision making for this child is
1. that of an emancipated minor. 2. that of a mature minor. 3. that of assent. 4. none.
A patient has been diagnosed with uncomplicated primary hypertension. What is the preferred initial antihypertensive drug regimen?
1. Direct-acting vasodilators 2. Beta blockers and/or diuretics 3. Two diuretics from two different groups 4. Two types of beta blockers