Ethics
Two medically indigent men come to the clinic to get their monthly supply of blood pressure medicine. There is only enough for one person. Which action should the nurse take first?
gather additional information to make a decision
Key concepts of adult learning
readiness to learn, experience, motivation
heightened inspection and security in a community are actions taken during which phase of the disaster cycle?
prevention
The nurse identifies a patient with active TB in the community. Which agency must this be reported to?
Local department of health
A nurse allows clients to be active participants in planning their care. This action is an example of what ethical principle?
autonomy
indicators of health literacy
reading level of material
primary language of participant
cultural beliefs and values
What is a priority in the response phase of a disaster:
clean up
focus on basic needs
clean up
focus on basic needs
Encouraging the use of universal precautions by health care workers is an example of what level of prevention?
primary
A nurse is examining ethical issues in health care. What describes the actions of the nurse
bioethics
what is a red flag for low health literacy?
incomplete registration forms; identify pills by size, color; failing to ask questions; missing follow-up appointments
As a medical first responder in a disaster, first priority?
assist in triaging victims
What is the best method for preventing healthcare acquired infections
handwashing
Which is considered an ethical dilemma in public health: deciding to start a clinic in a rural area; allocating limited resources during a disaster; withdrawing care of a hospice patient
allocation of limited resources
Patient who does not desire to make a healthy behavior change is in what stage of health promotion?
precontemplation
True or false. Disasters can be relieved without intervention
false
Which vector is responsible for spreading diseases such as west nile virus among humans?
Mosquitos
Which ethical principle is applied by the belief that benefits and burdens of society should be shared on a fair and equal basis?
distributive or social justice
A person who is 2 weeks into an exercise program is in what stage of health promotion?
action
After a disaster, older adults can experience which of the following? anger, regression, loss of independence
Loss of independence
A person diagnosd with TB is considered non-infectious if they have received therapy for what amount of time?
2-3 weeks