Which of the following would be the best definition of a community?
a. People with open boundaries living in a particular area
b. People gathered together to solve a particular problem
c. People with a sense of belonging or common identity
d. People with at least one common demographic characteristic
ANS: C
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What did the results of the 2009 study by Dall et al. on the economic value of professional nursing indicate?
1. As nursing staffing levels increase, patient risk of nosocomial complications decreases. 2. As nursing staffing levels increase, length of stay increases. 3. Adding registered nurses to the acute care hospital workforce would not result in reduced mortality. 4. As the numbers of nursing staff of any education level increase in an acute care hospital, the quality of care provided increases as well.
Which of these statements about logrolling a client is TRUE?
a. It is a less painful way for a client to be moved. b. The client is able to assist the nurse in the move. c. It requires the assistance of three nurses. d. It reduces pressure ulcer development.
Which approach should a nurse take when implementing interventions to improve the health of a community?
a. A top-down approach with rational-empirical problem solving b. A top-down approach with community practice planned by experts c. A bottom-up approach with facilitation of communication d. A bottom-up approach with multi-sectoral planning and action for health
A client has been started on a medication for postoperative pain. When does the nurse anticipate the client will receive optimal pain relief?
1. When the drug concentrates in the muscle tissue 2. When the drug reaches a therapeutic range 3. When the drug achieves a minimal effective concentration 4. When the drug approaches a toxic concentration