Home visits give a more accurate assessment of the family structure, the natural or home environment, and behavior in that environment. Some of the benefits of home visits include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Home visits in modern times are used mostly for adolescent mothers. 2. Identifying barriers and support for […]
The rising incidence of traumatic head injury seen in shaken baby syndrome alerts the community nurse to focus on 1. Taking at-risk babies out of a violent household 2. Placing babies under the care of community health nurses 3. Attachment and competence when working with the parents of neonates and toddlers 4. Helping those affected […]
Risk-taking behaviors are increasing among adolescents. Which of the following is true that has implications for community health nurses? 1. Experimentation with alcohol, smoking, and drugs occurs at younger ages than in the past. 2. The newest statistics report decreasing sexual activity and fewer sex partners. 3. Gang activity has decreased in recent years. 4. […]
Breast milk is the preferred method of infant feeding. Which of the following can the nurse do to support parents in breastfeeding needs? 1. Doing multiple home visits to support breastfeeding mothers. 2. Providing information about breastfeeding. 3. Encouraging supplementation if a mother is having trouble breastfeeding. 4. Community health nurses are not involved with […]
During which of the following phases is the home visit reviewed with the family? 1. Initiation 2. In-home 3. Termination 4. Postvisit ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Termination is also the time to plan for future visits.
Which of the following activities is a major task of the postvisit phase of the home visit? 1. Documenting the visit and services provided 2. Conducting health teaching sessions 3. Planning the next home visit 4. Seeking information about community resources for referrals ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 The visit is not complete until the […]
Which of the following nursing activities is part of the termination phase of a home visit? 1. Conducting a physical assessment 2. Identifying household members 3. Summarizing accomplishments of the visit 4. Teaching about health ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Summarizing the accomplishments of the visit provides a basis for planning further home visits. […]
Which of the following activities would occur during the beginning phase of contracting? 1. Mutual division of responsibilities 2. Mutual development of a plan 3. Mutual setting of time limits 4. Mutual implementation of the plan ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Mutual division of responsibilities, setting of time limits, and implementation of the plan all […]
Increased attention has been given to improving the health of everyone in the United States. There is a relationship between seven lifestyle habits and decreased morbidity and mortality. They include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours daily 2. Eating breakfast 3. Eating between meals 4. Vigorous daily […]
An ecomap provides information useful in assessing a family’s 1. Biological risks 2. Economic risks 3. Lifestyle risks 4. Social risks ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 An ecomap provides information useful in assessing a family’s social risks.
