To understand the causes of health and disease, which of the following does epidemiology study?
a. Individuals
b. Families
c. Groups
d. Populations
ANS: D
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Which of these processes allows some individuals to handle a great deal of stress while others find it difficult to handle even a small amount of stress?
a. adaptive measures c. conditioning b. cognitive reframing d. crisis intervention
During an interview, a patient attempts to change the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response
a. "Are you trying to avoid answering these questions?" b. "I am uncomfortable talking to patients about my personal life." c. "I am sure we can solve your problems if you describe them to me." d. "The time we spend together is for you to discuss your problems and concerns."
Ketamine is being considered as a medication for a patient. Before prescribing the drug, the health care provider should review the patient's medical history for evidence of:
a. Cardiovascular disease b. Hypertension c. Respiratory disease d. Mental illness
A patient who has major burns sustained in a factory fire is drowsy and complains of nausea. The nurse suspects that the patient may have which of the following conditions?
1. head injury 2. internal hemorrhage 3. carbon monoxide poisoning 4. neurogenic shock