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N439 Population Health - UNIT 2 Exam (100% Correct Answers)

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A community health nurse is caring for a client with MRSA. What should the nurse be aware of? MRSA is becoming more common in the community The ability of an agent to produce a severe pathologic reaction is known as: Virulence What is immunity a characteristic of? A host factor Which of the following best describes the role of the agent in the cause of an illness? Virus What type of immunity is provided by having an infant immunized by measles, mumps, and rubella? Active Which route would most likely be discussed when teaching about vertical transmission? Breast Milk What entity mandates requirements for disease reporting in the US? State laws and regulations What influences the emergence of new infectious diseases? Globalization of food supplies A nurse promotes the use of universal precautions by all healthcare workers primary prevention HIV transmission can occur through contact with what? Contaminated blood A patient who has been newly diagnosed as HIV positive comes for counseling. Which action must be taken by the nurse? Report the HIV-infected person to the state health department In comparison with HIV infection in adults, which is true concerning HIV infection in infants and children? They have a shorter incubation period What is the most common reportable infectious disease in the United States? Chlamydia What type of hepatitis would likely be found where sanitation is inadequate? Hep A What is the most chronic bloodborne infection in the United States? Hep C Why would the nurse go to homeless shelters to provide directly observed therapy (DOT) to clients diagnosed with TB? Poor adherence to drug resistance What occurs during an act of biological terrorism? An intentional release of viruses, bacteria, and other toxins Which problem does a health department usually have the legal authority to investigate? Unusual clusters of illness Which is a feature of public health surveillance? Sharing of the results with others What is a goal of distress surveillance? Establishing a baseline rate of disease occurrence Why do hospitals use surveillance? To improve quality of care and outcomes Surveillance system used when a nurse reports a case of gonorrhea to the local health department? Passive A nurse is investigating a potential bioterrorism attack. What evidence would a nurse find if that did occur? An unusual illness in population Teaching a client with aids about managing symptomatic illness is an example of what? Tertiary prevention Providing footwear and gloves to leprosy clients to prevent trauma to their insensitive and deformed hands and feet. Example of tertiary prevention

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