Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing - Volume 1 - Chapter 6 Concept Check

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a primary health care activity?

1. Antibiotic treatment of a suspected urinary tract infection.
2. Occupational therapy to assist a client in adapting his or her home environment following a stroke.
3. Nutrition counselling for young adults with a strong family history of cholesterol.
4. Removal of tonsils for a client with recurrent tonsillitis.

Answer 1

3. Nutrition counselling for young adults with a strong family history of cholesterol.

(Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing Volume 1, page 115)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding types of health care organisations?

1. Hospitals provide only acute, inpatient services.
2. Health care agencies only run health programs funded by the government.
3. Surgery can only be performed inside a hospital setting.
4. Various health care services can be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Answer 2

4. Various health care services can be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

(Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing Volume 1, page 129)

Question 3

The most significant method for reducing the ongoing increase in the cost of health care in Australia includes controlling which of the following?

1. Number of children according to the family’s income.
2. Numbers of uninsured and underinsured persons.
3. Number of medical practitioners and nurses nationwide.
4. Competition between drug and medical equipment manufacturers.

Answer 3

2. Numbers of uninsured and underinsured persons.

(Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing Volume 1, page 127)

Question 4

The role of the nurse in providing care to individuals will vary depending on?
(1 correct answer)

• The nurse’s credentials
• The needs of the person
• Employment setting
• All of the above

Answer 4

All of the above

(Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing Volume 1, page 129)

Question 5

What are the factors that affect health care delivery?

Answer 5

• Increasing number of older people
• Advances in technology, knowledge and economics
• Increased emphasis on women’s health
• Uneven distribution of health services
• Access to health care
• Health care for those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged
• Demographic changes.