A Nurse Is Planning to Host a Health Screening at a Large

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is planning to host a health screening at a large urban mall. Which of the following variables will help the nurse determine which screenings should be included? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Adequate space for persons to lie down after testing until side effects are reduced
• B)Health problems for which the specific population is at risk
• C)Whether adequate privacy can be obtained for the invasive or embarrassing procedures
• D)Whether health care providers are available to follow up on any positive screening results

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Is the control of behavior by manipulating its consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behavior by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Avoidance

A defensive or protective strategy aimed at preventing, evading, or escaping a perceived threat or undesirable situation.

Reinforcement Strategies

Techniques used to encourage and strengthen the desired behavior through rewards or consequences.