The Nurse at an Elementary School Is Performing TB Screenings

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse at an elementary school is performing TB screenings on all of the students. Permission slips were returned for all but the children of one family. When the nurse phones to obtain permission, the parent states in clearly understandable English that permission cannot be given because the grandmother is out of town for 2 more weeks. Which cultural element is contributing to the dilemma that faces the nurse?

• A) Permissible physical contact with strangers
• B) Beliefs about the concepts of health and illness
• C) Religion and social beliefs
• D) Presence and influence of the extended family

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Definitions:

Gonococcal Epididymitis

An infection of the epididymis caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Coded

Translated into a systematic form that is often used for classification or secrecy.

Botulism

A rare poisoning caused by toxins produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria, often found in improperly preserved foods.

Spoiled Food

Food that has deteriorated to the point of being unsafe to eat due to bacterial growth, chemical breakdown, or other processes.