To understand the causes of health and disease, epidemiology studies
a. Individuals
b. Families
c. Groups
d. Populations
ANS: D
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A community health nurse planning a new program for teen pregnancy prevention designs a community assessment covering the structure of her target. Which of the following areas would she include?
a. Number of residential and commercial buildings b. Demographic data of residents in the community c. Morbidity and mortality rates of the population d. Common strategies for conflict resolution
The client with hypertension has been prescribed a low-sodium diet. The nurse teaching this client about foods that are allowed should plan to include which of the following in a list provided to the client?
1. Tomato soup 2. Boiled shrimp 3. Instant oatmeal 4. Summer squash
Public health programs are frequently implemented by the development of partnerships and coalitions with other providers, agencies, and groups in the location being served. The prin-ciples of partnership include which of the following?
1. Partnerships are easily formed among nurses working in public health in many states. 2. Partnerships use their own roles to accomplish tasks. 3. Partnerships are built up on identified strengths and assets including areas that need improvement. 4. Partnerships are loose associations among people.
Consistency of care means that all staff
A. use individual variations in approaches to the patient. B. use the same approaches when caring for the patient. C. choose which staff members will work together in the care of the patient. D. agree that the plan of care is needed by the patient.