Author Question: Which is the primary method used to measure the existence of states of health or illness in a ... (Read 79 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which is the primary method used to measure the existence of states of health or illness in a population during a given time period?

A) Rate
B) Ratio
C) Relative risk ratio
D) Sensitivity

Question 2

The nurse is in charge of the flu vaccination program in the community. Which actions should the nurse take when planning and evaluating this program? Select all that apply.

A) Measure epidemiologic statistics before and after administering the flu shots.
B) Plan and evaluate influenza vaccinations regularly.
C) Interview clients regarding their perception of the effectiveness of the vaccinations and use these data in planning future vaccinations.
D) As new data regarding influenza vaccinations become available, modify the intervention accordingly.
E) Evaluate the success of your program by comparing its results with those in other communities.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Rate is the primary measurement used to describe the occurrence (quantity) of a state of health in a specific group of people in a given time period. Ratio is a fraction that represents the relationship between two numbers. Relative risk ratio is the ratio of the incidence rate in the exposed group to the incidence rate in the nonexposed group. Sensitivity is the ability of a test to correctly identify people who have a health problem or the probability of testing positive if the health problem is truly present.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
The primary way to demonstrate prevention or control of a health problem is to compare epidemiologic statistics before and after the implementation of the health service. Planning and evaluation are continuous processes. As new data become available, modification in health services may be necessary, and those modifications require evaluation. Evaluation of the program and planning of future interventions should not be based on the clients' perception of its effectiveness, which is likely to not be accurate. Because factors may vary significantly from community to community, it would be more appropriate to compare before and after statistics in your own community rather than statistics with other communities.