The RN is graphing the distribution of influenza cases by the time of onset of influenza. What does this represent?
A) Epidemic curve
B) Epidemiologic descriptive study
C) Incidence density
D) Incidence rate
A
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1. Frequency. 2. Preventability. 3. Imminence. 4. Duration.
Which characteristic of a breast lump or mass is more associated with breast cancer than with benign breast disease?
A. Lump or mass present in same area of both breasts B. Pain or discomfort caused by palpation C. Attached firmly to the chest wall D. Appeared suddenly
A school health nurse called the public health department with concern that the parents of six different children had called the school and said their child would not be in attendance because of sore throat and fever
Usually, said the school nurse, only one or two parents a day claimed their children were ill with fevers. Who might be most helpful in such a situation? A. Epidemiologist, who might determine if a disease outbreak was occurring B. Nurse, who could give home care to each of the ill children C. Physician, who could visit each of the ill children D. Principal of the school, who could insist the children stay in isolation or under quarantine
Which behavior engaged in by a patient diagnosed with both schizophrenia and hepatitis C presents the community mental health nurse with the greatest need to share information ordinarily protected by the patient's right to confidentiality?
a. Engaging in unprotected sex b. Wearing the uniform of a police officer c. Expressing a "real hatred for the government" d. Stealing clothing and food from stores in the neighborhood