Evidence-Based Programs

question 30

Multiple Choice

Evidence-based programs:

• A) are not useful for real communities because they were developed under controlled settings and assume that all communities and settings are the same.
• B) are generally too expensive to implement.
• C) cannot be critically evaluated or implemented by anyone except behavioral health specialists.
• D) are often required by funding sources.

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Definitions:

Hypertensive Crisis

A severe and dangerous increase in blood pressure that can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other critical conditions if not treated immediately.

Blood Pressure Medication

Medicines used to treat high or low blood pressure by altering the heart rate, the volume of blood pumped, or the diameter of blood vessels.

Interpersonal Communication

The process of exchange of information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages in a face-to-face context.

Admission Health History

A comprehensive record collected upon a patient's admission to a healthcare facility, capturing past and current health details.