Vignette #1 the Waltons Have Dinner at Their Favorite Local

question 80

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 The Waltons have dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty has a hamburger, Jill has grilled chicken, and Lori has clams on spaghetti. They have wine with dinner, order dessert, and thoroughly enjoy the evening. Late the next day, Marty starts having stomach pains. Soon, he also has diarrhea and begins vomiting. Jill decides he should go to the emergency room at the hospital. The medical intern at the ER sees Marty in extreme pain and immediately begins asking him questions. If you were the intern, how would you answer the following questions?
What foodborne illness does Marty likely have, considering what he ate for dinner?

• A) Vibrio infection
• B) Escherichia coli
• C) Shigellosis
• D) Mad cow disease
• E) Cryptosporidiosis

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, focusing on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health.

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Self-Defeating Thoughts

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A short-term psychotherapeutic treatment aiming to change patterns of thinking or behavior that contribute to people's difficulties, thus changing the way they feel.