Question 1

Which of the following symptoms suggests smallpox as opposed to the more common and much less dangerous chickenpox? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Child appears only mildly ill until late stages in smallpox. 
B) Lesions appear in various stages in the same area of the body rather than all at once. 
C) Rash lesions are most abundant on the face and extremities, not on the trunk. 
D) Rash occurs 2 to 4 days after sudden onset of fever rather than with the fever. 
A) Child appears only mildly ill until late stages in smallpox. 
B) Lesions appear in various stages in the same area of the body rather than all at once. 
C) Rash lesions are most abundant on the face and extremities, not on the trunk. 
D) Rash occurs 2 to 4 days after sudden onset of fever rather than with the fever.

Question 2

At a town meeting with public health officials to discuss a communicable disease outbreak, a nurse is asked to explain what is meant by the phrase "a virulent organism." The nurse explains that this means the organism causing the disease is able to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Bypass normal immunological response mechanisms 
B) Invade major organ systems 
C) Produce toxins and poisons that weaken the body 
D) Produce very severe physical reactions 
A) Bypass normal immunological response mechanisms 
B) Invade major organ systems 
C) Produce toxins and poisons that weaken the body 
D) Produce very severe physical reactions

Question 3

A student complains to the college health nurse that her academic work has been going downhill because of lack of sleep. "My 3-year-old probably misses her babysitter since she has started going to the big daycare center. She hasn't been sleeping well and keeps scratching her bottom. Hopefully, she'll adapt to daycare soon." Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the student?

Accepted Answer

A) "Dry skin in winter weather can cause itchiness; try to put on lotion before bedtime." 
B) "Your daughter may have pinworms; let me teach you how to check for this." 
C) "Perhaps your child is not developmentally ready for group play." 
D) "Try to arrange more one-on-one time with your 3-year-old." 
A) "Dry skin in winter weather can cause itchiness; try to put on lotion before bedtime." 
B) "Your daughter may have pinworms; let me teach you how to check for this." 
C) "Perhaps your child is not developmentally ready for group play." 
D) "Try to arrange more one-on-one time with your 3-year-old."

Question 4

There is great concern in the nurse's community over three local cases of West Nile virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to get the community involved in addressing this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the state department of health for assistance 
B) Demand that everyone over age 65 become immunized immediately 
C) Encourage immunization of all children under 12 
D) Have an educational campaign to remove any containers of standing water 
A) Ask the state department of health for assistance 
B) Demand that everyone over age 65 become immunized immediately 
C) Encourage immunization of all children under 12 
D) Have an educational campaign to remove any containers of standing water

Question 5

Which of the following biological warfare agents poses the greatest bioterrorism threat to a community?

Accepted Answer

A) Anthrax 
B) Botulism 
C) Smallpox 
D) Tularemia 
A) Anthrax 
B) Botulism 
C) Smallpox 
D) Tularemia

Question 6

Which of the following infectious disease interventions best represents the use of secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Clients with HIV infection are encouraged to use condoms to protect sexual partners. 
B) Clients with HIV infection are given medications to improve immunological response. 
C) Health care workers are encouraged to receive annual vaccinations for influenza. 
D) Health care workers are required to have a tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray. 
A) Clients with HIV infection are encouraged to use condoms to protect sexual partners. 
B) Clients with HIV infection are given medications to improve immunological response. 
C) Health care workers are encouraged to receive annual vaccinations for influenza. 
D) Health care workers are required to have a tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray.

Which of the following symptoms suggests smallpox as opposed to the more common and much less dangerous chickenpox? (Select all that apply.)

At a town meeting with public health officials to discuss a communicable disease outbreak, a nurse is asked to explain what is meant by the phrase "a virulent organism." The nurse explains that this means the organism causing the disease is able to do which of the following?

There is great concern in the nurse's community over three local cases of West Nile virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to get the community involved in addressing this problem?

Which of the following biological warfare agents poses the greatest bioterrorism threat to a community?

Which of the following infectious disease interventions best represents the use of secondary prevention?

Community-Oriented Nursing and Community-Based Nursing

The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing

The Us Health and Public Health Care Systems

Ethics in Community Health Nursing Practice

Cultural Influences in Nursing in Community Health

Environmental Health

Government, the Law, and Policy Activism

Economic Influences

Epidemiological Applications

Evidence-Based Practice

Using Health Education and Groups in the Community

Community Assessment and Evaluation

Case Management

Disaster Management

Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

Program Management

Managing Quality and Safety

Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment

Family Health Risks

Health Risks Across the Life Span

Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: an Overview

Rural Health and Migrant Health

Poverty, Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Teen Pregnancy

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems in the Community

Violence and Human Abuse

HIV Infection, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Nursing Practice at the Local, State, and National Levels in Public Health

The Faith Community Nurse

The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice

The Nurse in the Schools

The Nurse in Occupational Health

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Exam 26: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Which of the following symptoms suggests smallpox as opposed to the more common and much less dangerous chickenpox? (Select all that apply.)

At a town meeting with public health officials to discuss a communicable disease outbreak, a nurse is asked to explain what is meant by the phrase "a virulent organism." The nurse explains that this means the organism causing the disease is able to do which of the following?

There is great concern in the nurse's community over three local cases of West Nile virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to get the community involved in addressing this problem?

Which of the following biological warfare agents poses the greatest bioterrorism threat to a community?

Which of the following infectious disease interventions best represents the use of secondary prevention?

Community-Oriented Nursing and Community-Based Nursing

The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing

The Us Health and Public Health Care Systems

Ethics in Community Health Nursing Practice

Cultural Influences in Nursing in Community Health

Environmental Health

Government, the Law, and Policy Activism

Economic Influences

Epidemiological Applications

Evidence-Based Practice

Using Health Education and Groups in the Community

Community Assessment and Evaluation

Case Management

Disaster Management

Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

Program Management

Managing Quality and Safety

Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment

Family Health Risks

Health Risks Across the Life Span

Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: an Overview

Rural Health and Migrant Health

Poverty, Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Teen Pregnancy

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems in the Community

Violence and Human Abuse

HIV Infection, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Nursing Practice at the Local, State, and National Levels in Public Health

The Faith Community Nurse

The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice

The Nurse in the Schools

The Nurse in Occupational Health

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