A nurse is employed at the state department of public health. Which of the following is a fundamental principle guiding his practice?
a. Decisions are made at the federal level, disseminated at the state level, and carried out at the community level.
b. Health of populations is only as good as the health of individuals that live and work in the community.
c. Oversight of community health departments is the most important function.
d. The interaction of the local-state-federal partnership is critical to success.
ANS: D
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Prior to 1940, schools of nursing in the United States were loosely controlled and poorly organized, with low educational standards
Which of the following events ushered in a new era of organization and accountability in practical nursing education? A) Legislation that put nursing schools under the control of state legislation B) The entry of registered nurses into faculty positions at practical nursing schools C) Political pressure from patients and families that were dissatisfied with their hospital care D) Influence from European nurses during World War II who had higher educational standards
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1. Ask the client to complete the assessment form. 2. Give the client extra time to complete the assessment form. 3. Ask the client the assessment questions using simple, lay terms. 4. Give the client's family member the assessment form to complete.
You are in a client’s home when the doorbell rings. Neither you nor the client recognizes the stranger. It is a good idea to
a. call the police b. ask for identification before you open the door c. open the door but do not let the stranger in d. pretend no one is home