A Principal Comments to the School Nurse That It Seems

question 31

Multiple Choice

A principal comments to the school nurse that it seems there are a lot more problems with asthma among the students than there were before the school was remodeled a couple of years ago.The nurse investigates the principal's observation by reviewing all the school records to determine visits to the health office because of asthma by week and month for the past 5 years.Which of the following best describes the type of study the nurse is conducting?

• A) Descriptive epidemiological study
• B) Ecological study
• C) Prospective cohort study
• D) Retrospective cohort study

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective that examines how individuals interpret and give meaning to social interactions, and how these interpretations influence behavior.

Symbolic Environment

An environment composed of symbols and social meanings, including language, media, and culture, through which individuals interpret and give meaning to the world around them.

Interpretations

The act of explaining the meaning of something; understanding or conceptualization based on one's own perspective or knowledge.

Meaning

The significance, explanation, or understanding of something; the communicated, intended, or implied message.