What are included in the eight subsystems of Anderson and McFarlane's definition of a community? Select all that apply
A. Communication and health/social services
B. Demographics and census data
C. Economics and recreation
D. Physical environment and education
E. Politics and government
F. Safety and transportation
ANS: A, C, D, E, F
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a. bradycardia. b. muffled heart sounds. c. narrowing pulse pressure. d. tachypnea.
All hospitals should meet the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care Services Standards. Which would be an appropriate attempt to meet those standards?
A. Arrange, for a very small fee, for all patients to have a translator immediately available. B. Just use hand motions, pantomime, and touch to convey information. C. Require all staff nurses employed in the hospital to be bilingual. D. Use a computer to print index cards with essential phrases both in English and in the patient's language.
As Director of Nursing Education, you are often asked to respond to change. For example, a new policy is not working well and you are told to do something to fix this. What is the best response you could give to this request?
1. I will move forward based on the information you have just given me that the policy is not being followed. A plan for staff education on the policy will be implemented this month. 2. I will look into the problem. After I have some data, analyze the issues, talk to nurse managers, staff, and other stakeholders, I will then develop and response. If staff education is needed, I will plan this. 3. I will ask the nurse managers in the four units that use this policy the most to identify specific staff who have not used the policy, and to meet with them to correct this. 4. I will ask the Policy and Procedure Committee to take are of the problem.
A reddening of the skin caused by an expansion of the capillaries close to the skin surface is called
A. urticaria. B. erythema. C. pruritus. D. edema.