Question 1

Which of the following best explains why chlamydia is a major focus of public health efforts?

Accepted Answer

A) It has more serious long-term outcomes than other STDs 
B) It can cause problems in infants born to infected mothers 
C) It is not frequently seen in the United States 
D) It is so difficult and expensive to treat 
A) It has more serious long-term outcomes than other STDs 
B) It can cause problems in infants born to infected mothers 
C) It is not frequently seen in the United States 
D) It is so difficult and expensive to treat

Question 2

A woman and man who have come to the health clinic begin to argue loudly. "You gave me an STD!" the man yells. The woman screams back, "Not me. I don't have an STD!" Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to them? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) "Actually, you're very fortunate to have been tested so you and your partner can begin treatment before more serious damage is done." 
B) "Some STDs may not have any symptoms, so you need to be tested for other conditions and treated if necessary." 
C) "Sometimes the test is inaccurate, so before getting too upset, you should ask to be tested again." 
D) "You may be able to get treatment from your pharmacist so you won't have to be embarrassed like this again." 
A) "Actually, you're very fortunate to have been tested so you and your partner can begin treatment before more serious damage is done." 
B) "Some STDs may not have any symptoms, so you need to be tested for other conditions and treated if necessary." 
C) "Sometimes the test is inaccurate, so before getting too upset, you should ask to be tested again." 
D) "You may be able to get treatment from your pharmacist so you won't have to be embarrassed like this again."

Question 3

A nurse explained to a new mother that because she had tested positive for the hepatitis B virus, her newborn son would need the hepatitis B vaccine immediately and then also an immune globulin injection. "Wait," said the new mother. "Why is my son getting two shots?" Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) "One injection protects your son, while the other encourages his body to build up immunity." 
B) "One shot keeps your son from getting sick, while the other is a typical vaccine to prevent you from accidentally infecting him." 
C) "Since you've already been infected with the virus, your son needs twice as much protection." 
D) "The second shot is just to make sure the first one works." 
A) "One injection protects your son, while the other encourages his body to build up immunity." 
B) "One shot keeps your son from getting sick, while the other is a typical vaccine to prevent you from accidentally infecting him." 
C) "Since you've already been infected with the virus, your son needs twice as much protection." 
D) "The second shot is just to make sure the first one works."

Question 4

In which of the following cases would the school nurse be correct to advise the parents of an HIV-infected child to keep the child home from school? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) The child develops allergies with sneezing. 
B) The child persists in biting behavior or is unable to control body secretions. 
C) The nurse is not comfortable with being responsible for the child. 
D) There is an outbreak of chickenpox in the school. 
A) The child develops allergies with sneezing. 
B) The child persists in biting behavior or is unable to control body secretions. 
C) The nurse is not comfortable with being responsible for the child. 
D) There is an outbreak of chickenpox in the school.

Question 5

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented through immunization?

Accepted Answer

A) Chlamydia 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Hepatitis B 
D) Herpes 
A) Chlamydia 
B) Gonorrhea 
C) Hepatitis B 
D) Herpes

Question 6

A client was clearly very relieved when an HIV test came back negative. "Thank goodness. I've had sex several times without a condom, and when one of my friends said he was sick, I think I panicked." Which of the following would be most important to emphasize to the client immediately?

Accepted Answer

A) Abstinence is the only way to be certain you are HIV-free. 
B) Sex should be restricted to one partner. 
C) The test could be wrong and the client might still have an HIV infection. 
D) The test would not cover any recent infection, so if the client has had recent unprotected sex, the test should be repeated in 3 months. 
A) Abstinence is the only way to be certain you are HIV-free. 
B) Sex should be restricted to one partner. 
C) The test could be wrong and the client might still have an HIV infection. 
D) The test would not cover any recent infection, so if the client has had recent unprotected sex, the test should be repeated in 3 months.

Which of the following best explains why chlamydia is a major focus of public health efforts?

A woman and man who have come to the health clinic begin to argue loudly. "You gave me an STD!" the man yells. The woman screams back, "Not me. I don't have an STD!" Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to them? (Select all that apply.)

In which of the following cases would the school nurse be correct to advise the parents of an HIV-infected child to keep the child home from school? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented through immunization?

A client was clearly very relieved when an HIV test came back negative. "Thank goodness. I've had sex several times without a condom, and when one of my friends said he was sick, I think I panicked." Which of the following would be most important to emphasize to the client immediately?

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

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

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 27: HIV Infection, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Which of the following best explains why chlamydia is a major focus of public health efforts?

A woman and man who have come to the health clinic begin to argue loudly. "You gave me an STD!" the man yells. The woman screams back, "Not me. I don't have an STD!" Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to them? (Select all that apply.)

In which of the following cases would the school nurse be correct to advise the parents of an HIV-infected child to keep the child home from school? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented through immunization?

A client was clearly very relieved when an HIV test came back negative. "Thank goodness. I've had sex several times without a condom, and when one of my friends said he was sick, I think I panicked." Which of the following would be most important to emphasize to the client immediately?

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

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

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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