Author Question: Which of the following actions would public health professionals want to use as primary prevention ... (Read 46 times)

cool · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following actions would public health professionals want to use as primary prevention against widespread community violence? (Select all that apply.)

a. Women seen in emergency departments should be asked about abuse
b. Courses for prisoners about avoiding violence and resolving conflict
c. Classes on parenting and supportive follow-up for new parents
d. Courses on anger management and conflict resolution
e. Community media campaigns to decrease acceptance of violence
f.
Home visits to elderly clients should include screening for elder abuse

Question 2

A man was told by his boss that his work had really gone downhill recently and he had to improve or the boss would have to let him go. His wife had moved out of the apartment. Obviously, the drug use was causing problems.

A man was told by his boss that his work had really gone downhill recently and he had to improve or the boss would have to let him go. His wife had moved out of the apartment. Obviously, the drug use was causing problems. Which of the following would cause the man to continue to use? (Select all that apply.)
a.
He had paid a lot for this stuff so he had just finished using what he had and then he had quit.
b.
He rationalized he was just hitting a rough spot and, as soon as he got over his wife's betrayal, he would quit using and his job would be fine.
c.
He tried to quit, but the withdrawal symptoms were so severe he could not.
d.
He verbalized quitting, but his new friends scoffed at him.
e.
His boss clearly did not understand what he was dealing with and had not a clue what pressure he was underso ignoring him was the only option.
f.
He knew drug use made him legally handicapped so his boss could not fire him even if he wanted to.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
The goal of primary prevention is to stop violence, abuse, or neglect before it occurs. Education plays a major part in primary prevention and may include parenting and family wellness, and anger management or conflict resolution. Professionals should increase their awareness of violence, identification of cases, and provision of early treatment. The nurse can work in or with the community to educate citizens about the problem of violence, potential causes of violence, and available community services. Screening is secondary prevention, and courses for those already known to be violent are tertiary prevention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
In the transition stage from substance use to substance abuse, there may be clear evidence that there are adverse effects. Rationalizations that deny the seriousness and consequences of the substance use are commonly constructed. Unpleasant physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms are strong motivators to continue use. Being in an environment where others are using will encourage the person to continue using to fit in (peer pressure). The boss clearly understands what is going on, which is why the situation has been addressed. It is unlikely that the drug would make him legally handicapped.