A patient at the outpatient clinic is reluctant to identify her sexual contacts. Why is the reporting of contacts essential?
a. Slows transmission and spread of infec-tions
b. Increases public awareness
c. Increases state funding for treatment
d. Collects data for research
A
Confirmed cases are reported to the health department. The purpose is to identify and treat in-fected individuals so that transmission can be slowed.
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A woman who is soon to give birth to her first baby asks the nurse when the baby should get his first immunization. The nurse should respond that the first immunization is given at
a. birth c. 1 month of age b. 1 week of age d. 2 months of age
The objective information that has helped mental health professionals understand that schizophrenia has a biological component has been obtained primarily from which of the following?
a. Genetic studies b. Patient histories c. Comparisons of blood chemistries d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies
Which informal power bases will the nurse use in the health care setting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Expertise 2. Goodwill 3. Information 4. Observation 5. Collaboration
You hear a nurse telling a patient that he/she will never see his/her family again. This is:
a. Battery b. a tort. c. Verbal abuse d. Neglect