A Child Is Being Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

question 22

Multiple Choice

A child is being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and the parents are with the child. Which creates stressors for children and parents in ICUs? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Equipment noise
• B) Privacy
• C) Caring behavior by the nurse
• D) Unfamiliar smells
• E) Sleep deprivation

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:

Challenge For Cause

A legal reason provided in court to disqualify a prospective juror, based on evidence that they may not be able to be impartial.

Voir Dire

A legal process in which prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds and potential biases before being chosen to sit on a jury.

Peremptory Challenge

A legal procedure allowing attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason, typically used in court to dismiss jurors believed to be biased.

Pretrial Publicity

Media coverage of a legal case before the trial has begun, which can influence public opinion and potentially the impartiality of the trial.