The Institute of Medicine (IOM) stated in their report, The Future of the Public's Health, that there are three core functions that society carries out to collectively support the optimum conditions for public health
Which one of the following is not one of these functions?
A. Prevention
B. Assessment
C. Policy development
D. Assurance
ANS: A
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A preschool child is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic test. Which action by the nurse would violate a child's bill of health care rights?
A) Arranging for her mother to be with her B) Telling the child the test will not hurt C) Assuring the child that the test will be done quickly D) Introducing the child to the lab technicians
The nurse manager is concerned about a family member's complaint regarding unprofessional behavior of a nurse on the unit. Which is the most effective method to address this issue?
1. Address the complaint with the individual nurse via the telephone right away. 2. Send an e-mail to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 3. Post a memo to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 4. Discuss the complaint with the individual nurse face-to-face as soon as possible.
Which of the five general principles for treating acute poisoning would the nurse use to treat a client who was exposed to an external chemical agent?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Topical decontamination 2. Increase in the rate of excretion 3. Prevention of absorption 4. Neutralization 5. Antidotes and symptomatic therapy
In regards to development of self-concept, an infant:
A) plays independently with toys. B) has no separate existence. C) is not affected by self-concept. D) develops new roles daily.