A nurse is collecting data for a community assessment, which of the following methods should the nurse use when having direct conversations with
... [Show More] individual community members? - correct answer key informant interviews
Why are key informant interviews important? - correct answer It is used for direct conversations with individual community members for the purpose of obtaining ideas and opinions
Social Determinants of health in a community, includes factors affecting individual health: - correct answer o Neighborhood and built environment
o Social and community context
o Economic stability and education
o Healthcare and Education
Which of the following actions should the nurse include when planning a community health program as a part of the evaluation plan? - correct answer Compare program impact to similar program
What should a public health nurse be concerned with regarding an elderly patient's safety and security needs when completing the plan of care - correct answer Falls, elder abuse, driver safety, etc.
The purpose of environmental health is to ensure the conditions of human health and providing a healthy environment for people to live, to work in and play. Which statement best describes how this purpose is accomplished? - correct answer Risk assessment, prevention, and intervention
Which statement best describes why environmental health is more of a challenge than other variables related to an individual's health? - correct answer Environment health requires social, economic, and political changes to improve
what group is the fastest growing homeless population? - correct answer families w children
Which statement best describes the relationship between health and the environment? - correct answer A healthy environment increases years of healthy living and quality of living according to research
The girl scouts had a clean-up day so they could canoe a stream that was full of trash. Which action should be taken by the nurses in the local community? - correct answer Discuss with community members about the problem and its effect on the environment
Which of the following statement describes a food desert? - correct answer A geographical area or neighborhood with little or no access to healthy food.
A community health nurse is attempting to gain funds for a new youth program for violence prevention. Which of the following best describes why the community should care about young people joining gangs? - correct answer Gangs can permit as much as 90% of the crime in the area
Which activity will the community health nurse include when planning secondary prevention activities for a community? - correct answer Arrange a health fair when blood pressure, hearing and cholesterol screenings are carried out
A nurse is working for a home health care agency and is assessing an older male client. Which of the following is the priority for the nurse to address? - correct answer Dysphagia
When a community health nurse engages in the referral process for a client or community upon discharge, the priority is: - correct answer Identify referrals that the client needs
. A community health nurse is implementing health programs with several populations in the local area. In which of the following situations is the nurse using primary prevention? - correct answer Providing influenza immunizations at a local preschool
Which of the following acts as an example of a nurse functioning as a consultant to influence health policy? - correct answer Updating state officials about health needs of the local community
A nurse knows that factors influencing community help include understanding of culturally competent care. Acceleration includes which of the following? - correct answer Process of merging with or adapting the traits of a different culture
Migrant workers make a temporary home during employment at a specific location. In order to use culturally competent care, the nurse understands the health problems of migrant workers can include - correct answer chronic conditions, dental disease, higher infant mortality rates, iron deficiency anemia, etc.
a nurse is caring for a client who is from a different culture, other than their own. When beginning the cultural assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Gather data about the clients' cultural beliefs
A nurse is developing a community health program and needs to determine barriers to a community resourced referral. Which of the following factors are examples of this resource barrier? - correct answer Service costs associated with the resource
Which statement is true concerning tobacco and health risk? - correct answer Most common in less educated populations and those living below the poverty line.
a nurse was becoming frustrated. It had been about 2 weeks since the client verbalized the best time of day to take a 15-minute walk was early in the morning. The client has not begun to exercise. The community health nurse understands the principles of the TTM model includes - correct answer A decision to act always occurs before action begins and behavior change is difficult and takes time
The community nurse knows healthcare funding is very important. Which of the following statements best describe why health care is beneficial? - correct answer to better serve as patient advocates in policy making for funding that provides appropriate care for the greater good
. A nurse wants to be more involved in our states politics but is unable to be actively involved in attending meetings are the state level. Which of the following actions would be most useful for the nurse? - correct answer Communicating rationales to stand on proposed legislation to legislators via email, telephone, or postal mail
A nurse is caring for a client who is from a different culture than himself. Which action should be taken first? - correct answer Gather information about the clients' cultural beliefs
. A nurse as a community clinic is conducting a well child visit with a preschool aged child. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a possible indication of child neglect? - correct answer Poor hygiene, Underweight
community health nurse develops an educational program and substance abuse order for adolescence. Which of the following information should the nurse include discussing nicotine and smoking? - correct answer Tolerance to nicotine develops quickly
Which of the following best explains why a nurse should reviews medications taken by elderly clients in a clinic visit. - correct answer Age-related changes and polypharmacy make elderly clients vulnerable to drug interactions and dangerous adverse reactions, so it is important for
A patient's adult daughter is talking to the nurse about how her father had no interest in life and told her that he was considering suicide since his wife died. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? - correct answer Suicide is a serious concern. Let's talk to his doctor about what you have noticed
A nurse is planning to teach a class on health promotion and disease prevention. Which of the following is a method of secondary prevention for middle aged women? - correct answer yearly mammogram
Health protection is used to detect disease in its early state or maximize health within the constraints of disease. Unfortunately, screening will not prevent disease. - correct answer Example: FIRST MAMMOGRAM
Which of the following strategies would the community health nurse recommend as a home safety measure for an elderly client? - correct answer o Installing smoke detectors in the home
o Carbon monoxide detectors
o Fall precautions
o Handrails
o Slip proof rugs
In which of the following clinical areas are the nurses most at risk for workplace violence? - correct answer Emergency departments, geriatric units, and psych units (acute care yes but not acute/ ICU)
Double suicide's in the elderly is significant, and families worry so communication is key, how do families communicate elderly suicide concerns with the health care personnel? - correct answer Families can discuss this with their primary care providers, nurses about their concerns, and what they have noticed
Most common mental health issue in the US? - correct answer depression
Major problem in US? - correct answer Large number of underinsured and uninsured citizens
a nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. Which of the following goals should the nurse include? - correct answer The client will walk for 30 minutes 5 days a week.
. community health nurse is reviewing the levels of disease prevention. Which of the following activities are an example of tertiary prevention? - correct answer Providing treatment for clients who have COPD
A nurse is discussing culturally competent care at a nursing staff in-service. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing client's culture? - correct answer Nurses should focus on clients' cultures rather than ethnicity when providing care
Which of the following risk factors are least subject to be modified by the individual? - correct answer Environment exposure
How does traditional health care differ from complementary and alternative therapies? - correct answer Provides variety in training and licensure and reimbursement is often unavailable
Which of the following have been effective in reducing problems related to alcohol use? - correct answer Enforcement of ban of sales to alcohol to minors
A community health nurse is working to develop programs to include goals of healthy people 2020 cultural perspective. He knows the reason this initiative was started was to: - correct answer o Develop a set of national health targets, eliminating racial and ethnic disparities
o Focus on disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, women, youth, older adults, people of low income and education and people with disabilities
Which best defines the judgement of another culture solely by the values and standards of ones own culture? - correct answer Ethnocentrism
What is the best way for the nurse to advocate for a client that is form a different culture? - correct answer Ask the client about their belief practices and cultural norms
A nurse planning to discharge a patient who has quadriplegia to his home. The nurse suggest that the family might need respite care services. When a family member asks how respite care can help, which of the following responses should the nurse provide? - correct answer respite care allows the primary caregiver time away from day-to-day care responsibilities
Risk reduction is of high importance in the US today. Which of the following statements best describes the importance? - correct answer The leading causes of deaths are all related to lifestyle choices
A nurse is working with a client to exercise on a regular basis. Which of the following would be the easiest way for the nurse to determine if the client will engage in the activity according to the Theory of Recent Activity? - correct answer The client's intention to exercise regularly
Which of the following statements best describe the rationale behind a community public health nurse asking a client how long she has been sleeping? - correct answer Many adults report sleep problems or occasional lack of sleep
A nurse is reviewing information before a meeting with the residents of a community who are going to attend a program on healthful living. Which of the following best describes the action by the nurse? - correct answer Health promotion
Which form of government primarily establishes regulation and provides funding for healthcare? - correct answer o Federal government
o Medicare
o Medicaid dollars
Which activity would be a responsibility of a local health department? - correct answer o Providing free health screenings
o Decrease cost of immunizations
What has led to the more recent collaboration and focus between the federal and the state level in relation to public health? - correct answer Bioterrorism Threat
Which of the following questions would be the most important for the nurse to ask when assessing potential health problems using an environmental perspective? - correct answer Can you tell me what you do at work? [Show Less]