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Epidemiology would be a primary tool used by the nurse scientist for researching which topic?
Epidemiology would be a primary tool used by the nurse scientist for researching which topic?
In which of the following activities does the community health nurse (CHN) act in the role of a nurse epidemiologist?
In which of the following activities does the community health nurse (CHN) act in the role of a nurse epidemiologist?
During the years 2015 to 2020, in a particular district, 1,000 of 10,000 girls aged 16 to 18 years tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Of the 1,000 diagnosed STIs, 300 were gonorrhea and 500 were chlamydia. Which statement would the community health nurse (CHN) recognize as being true?
During the years 2015 to 2020, in a particular district, 1,000 of 10,000 girls aged 16 to 18 years tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Of the 1,000 diagnosed STIs, 300 were gonorrhea and 500 were chlamydia. Which statement would the community health nurse (CHN) recognize as being true?
Which model best explains the reasons why homeless individuals are at increased risk of disease as a result of multiple agent, host, and environmental factors?
Which model best explains the reasons why homeless individuals are at increased risk of disease as a result of multiple agent, host, and environmental factors?
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Which actions could be taken by the community health nurse (CHN) who wishes to provide secondary prevention to decrease the incidence of obesity in elementary school children?
Which actions could be taken by the community health nurse (CHN) who wishes to provide secondary prevention to decrease the incidence of obesity in elementary school children?
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What is a community health nurse (CHN) implementing when advising a client with osteoporosis to have three servings of milk or dairy products daily?
What is a community health nurse (CHN) implementing when advising a client with osteoporosis to have three servings of milk or dairy products daily?
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What would be the best choice for the nurse researcher who wishes to identify the long-term benefits and risks of a treatment for hyperlipidemia?
What would be the best choice for the nurse researcher who wishes to identify the long-term benefits and risks of a treatment for hyperlipidemia?
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Which action proposed to prevent problems related to coronary artery disease (CAD) in a region with a high prevalence is most likely to have positive outcomes?
Which action proposed to prevent problems related to coronary artery disease (CAD) in a region with a high prevalence is most likely to have positive outcomes?
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People with immune deficiencies may have a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test (Mantoux), even though they are infected. Which of the following measurements will the CHN conclude to be low when the TB skin test is given to persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
People with immune deficiencies may have a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test (Mantoux), even though they are infected. Which of the following measurements will the CHN conclude to be low when the TB skin test is given to persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
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The CHN can enhance the sensitivity and specificity of a test by using its predictive value. Which one of the following best defines positive predictive value?
The CHN can enhance the sensitivity and specificity of a test by using its predictive value. Which one of the following best defines positive predictive value?
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A community health nurse (CHN) determines that out of 8,000 women screened for breast cancer, 35 have previously been diagnosed with a cancer event and 20 are newly diagnosed with a cancer event. What is the prevalence rate in this group?
A community health nurse (CHN) determines that out of 8,000 women screened for breast cancer, 35 have previously been diagnosed with a cancer event and 20 are newly diagnosed with a cancer event. What is the prevalence rate in this group?
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The community health nurse (CHN) knows that a regular-sized blood pressure (BP) cuff will provide readings that are falsely high if used to measure BP in an obese person and will provide readings that are falsely low if used to measure BP in a small or very thin person. Which of the following does a regular-sized BP cuff lack when used to measure BP in all individuals?
The community health nurse (CHN) knows that a regular-sized blood pressure (BP) cuff will provide readings that are falsely high if used to measure BP in an obese person and will provide readings that are falsely low if used to measure BP in a small or very thin person. Which of the following does a regular-sized BP cuff lack when used to measure BP in all individuals?
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Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
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Study Notes
Epidemiological Applications in Community Health Nursing
- Epidemiology is a primary tool for nurse scientists researching contributing factors to health issues, such as childhood obesity.
- Epidemiology studies the distribution and determinants of health events in populations.
- It encompasses the origins of diseases.
- Community health nurses (CHNs) use epidemiological methods to evaluate the number of clients with similar illnesses.
- This helps in identifying patterns and factors influencing health events.
- Epidemiology differentiates from clinical medicine, focusing on diagnosis and treatment of individuals, whereas epidemiology studies populations.
- Proportions in public health statistics, expressed as per 1000, reflect a small proportion.
- Primary prevention aims to avert disease onset, like immunizations.
- Secondary prevention aims to identify and treat diseases early, like screening for cancer or diabetes.
- Tertiary prevention aims to minimize chronic disease impact, like rehabilitation programs.
- Identifying risk factors for diseases, such as those associated with homelessness, is crucial for effective community interventions.
- The web of causality model highlights the complex interrelationships of various factors influencing health.
- Epidemiological studies help understand long-term benefits and risks of treatments, using clinical trials.
- A clinical trial is the best way to determine causality.
- Screening tools, such as the Mantoux test for Tuberculosis, can have limitations, especially in individuals with acquired immune deficiencies.
- Sensitivity and specificity, components of a screening test's characteristics, help assess a test's accuracy and reliability.
- Predictive values (positive and negative) and prevalence rates are further measures to assess and understand a health situation's totality.
- A community health nurse (CHN) assesses the effectiveness of interventions.
- Using adequate equipment (cuffs for blood pressure) and tools is essential for reliable measurements regarding health.
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Explore the vital role of epidemiology in community health nursing. This quiz covers how epidemiological methods aid community health nurses in evaluating health issues, identifying patterns, and implementing prevention strategies. Dive into the distinctions between epidemiology and clinical medicine as well as the importance of public health statistics.
