In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic

In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ most current healthcare goals as stated in Healthy People 2020, the nurse will:

1. Plan a depression screening for senior citizens who regularly have lunch at the senior center.
2. Attend an educational in-service on the use of a new automated blood pressure monitor.
3. Advocate for psychiatric health care for those with no private insurance coverage.
4. Organize a park ‘cleanup day’ to assure that the community’s children have a safe place to play.
5. Counsel older clients regarding programs available to assist them to live in their homes independently.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The federal government’s funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals promoting health and quality life across the life span.
Rationale 2: This intervention is not directed towards the federal government’s primary health goals as stated in Healthy People 2020.
Rationale 3: The federal government’s funded Healthy People 2020 has among its primary goals achieving health equity and eliminating health disparities.
Rationale 4: The federal government’s funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals creating healthy environments for everyone.
Rationale 5: The federal government’s funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals increasing quality and years of healthy life.