The goal of the Healthy Communities and Cities initiative is to:
a. Promote health through community participation.
b. Reorganize the current health care system.
c. Maximize the cost-benefit ratio of health care.
d. Improve the quality of care in communities.
A
This leads to addressing the health and quality of life for all through a process that includes di-verse citizen participation, mobilization of all sections of the community, and community own-ership.
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When preparing a program about substance abuse prevention for adolescents, the community health nurse would focus on which substance as the most commonly used?
A) Marijuana B) Alcohol C) Ecstasy D) Ketamine
The patient calls the clinic and talks to the nurse saying, "I found the same drug the provider prescribed on the Internet and it is much cheaper. Is it safe for me to order my drug from this site?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "It is usually safe to order drugs from Internet Web sites if it is a reliable site." B) "Most drugs ordered online come from another country and are safely used there." C) "The drug you get will be the same chemical prescribed but the dosage may differ." D) "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to consumers about the risk of taking unregulated drugs."
An older client is receiving prolonged doses of nephrotoxic drugs. It is important to identify and report the signs of nephrotoxicity to the physician. Which of the following signs of nephrotoxicity should be observed and reported by the nurse?
A) Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels B) Decreased serum creatinine levels C) Increased chloride and magnesium levels D) Oliguria
The hospital-employed nurse volunteered to assist with physical examinations for athletes at the local high school. How does this situation affect the nurse's hospital malpractice insurance?
1. The nurse is covered by the hospital's malpractice insurance as a community volunteer. 2. The nurse is very likely not covered by any malpractice insurance. 3. The nurse is covered by the school's insurance. 4. The nurse is exempt from liability for any occurrences because of the volunteer status of the work.