Any unusual increase in disease new cases or unusual event in the community should be investigated. Which of the following are objectives of an investigation? Select all that apply
1. To enhance the knowledge of the nurse working in public health
2. To control and prevent disease and death
3. To identify factors that contribute to the disease outbreak/even occurrence
4. To implement measures to prevent occurrences
2, 3, 4
Enhancing the knowledge of the nurse working in public health is not an object of an investiga-tion.
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A 26-year-old patient sustained a head injury at the age of 19 years. The patient has been on antiepileptic drugs and has been seizure free since 8 months after the accident. He now wants to discontinue the medications
The nurse's response would be based on which of the following ra-tionales about antiepileptic medications? a. The patient can stop the medications now and keep an accurate seizure chart to determine whether medications need to be reinstituted. b. The patient should wait a full 10 years after the last seizure; then it is probably safe to stop the medication. c. Antiepileptic drugs are needed for life. d. The dosage may be gradually reduced based on an accurate seizure record and consistent serum drug levels.
"To be considered eligible for the study, subjects had to be older than 21 years of age, hold a valid state driver's license, and be able to fire a shotgun." This is an example of which of the following?
a. Inclusion plan b. Population element c. Sampling criteria d. Representativeness
Covert agreements between staff regarding implicit rules are unlikely to impact patient safety
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Describe four appropriate topics to be included in her preoperative teaching
What will be an ideal response?