A public health nurse applies the principles of the macroeconomics theory when working with a community. Which of the following best describes why this theory would be used?
a. The nurse is concerned with factors that determine prices and affect resource allo-cation.
b. The nurse is concerned with the positive effect of competitiveness on health care costs.
c. The nurse is concerned with the supply, demand, and costs of services available to their clients.
d. The nurse is concerned with the policies to support programs to improve the health of the community.
ANS: D
Macroeconomic theory focuses on the "big picture"—the total, or aggregate, of all individuals and organizations (e.g., behaviors such as growth, expansion, or decline of an aggregate). The primary focuses of macroeconomics are the business cycle and economic growth. These cycles are influenced by a number of factors, such as political changes, policy changes, knowledge and technology advances, or simply the belief by a recognized business leader that the cycle is or should be shifting. Microeconomics focuses on the individual or an organization. Factors such as levels of income, employment, general price levels, and rate of economic growth are important in microeconomics.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following best explains how occupational health nursing differs from other nursing specialties? (Select all that apply.)
a. Occupational health nursing has a major focus on the environment. b. Occupational health nurses are required to have a master's degree in occupational health. c. Occupational health nurses are more autonomous and work independently. d. Occupational health nurses have a primary emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. e. Occupational health nurses may work with unions, as well as management groups. f. Occupational health nurses work in the community.
A nurse executive has requested that additional budgetary funds be allocated to support staff seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing or specialty certification
Which information should this executive provide during discussions of this funding? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Research shows no correlation between an increased number of BSN prepared nurses and increased nursing salaries." 2. "Nurse specialty certification has been shown to lower patient mortality." 3. "If our nursing staff is educated at a higher level and are certified we will see fewer lawsuits for negligence and malpractice." 4. Higher failure-to-rescue rates 5. "Education at the BSN level, when coupled with specialty certification, has been shown to reduce adverse patient outcomes."
A client is diagnosed with tuberculosis. The nurse practitioner plans to treat the client's family. The nurse anticipates that which drug will be ordered?
a. Streptomycin b. Rifampin (Rifadin) c. Isoniazid (INH) d. Colistin
A patient with prerenal azotemia is administered a fluid challenge. In evaluating response to the therapy, which outcome indicates the goal was met?
a. Patient reports feeling better and indicates an eagerness to go home. b. Patient produces urine soon after the initial bolus. c. The therapy is completed without adverse effects. d. The health care provider orders diuretic when the challenge is completed.