The public health nurse works in New England during the winter months. An ice storm cripples the city, and electrical outages affect the power grid. Trees and frozen power lines are down throughout the city, and the timeline for restoration of power is 7 to 10 days. Which classification should the team prioritize for this occurrence?

In a healthcare facility, a client is regarded as being healthy if he or she has no diagnosed diseases and is free of any symptoms. Which model of health is prioritized at this facility?

The nurse is caring for a client who is a refugee from Haiti. The client’s family has been displaced because of an earthquake in their country. The client has healing fractures on his right arm as well as fractured ribs. He tells the nurse that, before care begins, the nurse must consult with his Voodoo healer. Which is the nurse’s best response?

Which factor will the nurse prioritize as a determinant of health for the local community?

The public health nurse is aware the weather predictions are including a massive rain storm related to a recent hurricane along the Mexican coast. The nurse is concerned that many of the inhabitants of the community, especially the newer ones, are ill-prepared for the possible damage which can occur. Which factor should the nurse expect to most hinder the efforts to help the community to prepare and provide assistance as needed after the storm?

Which of the following best describes the potential impact of indirect exposure to a disaster on children?

After a hurricane, the nurse is placed on a planning committee to meet the direct needs of the community. Most of the clean-up and rescue work has been completed, and several members of the community are living in shelters and are homeless. Which resource should the committee prioritize establishing for this community?

How does de Beauvoir’s concept of ethical engagement challenge Kant’s idea that moral duty is determined independently of consequences?

What is the distinction between hypothetical and categorical imperatives in Kant’s moral philosophy, and why does he believe only the latter can ground moral law?

Hypothetical Imperative