After a series of heavy rains, the nurse in the local health department increases the water monitoring of the local beach because several upstream creeks flow into it. Why did the nurse increase the water monitoring? 1. Monitor the water purity of the creek flow. 2. Make sure that no debris is swept into the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The population health nurse is planning to develop cultural competence within a community. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1. Ensuring that all patients are treated in the same manner. 2. Recognizing subgroup differences within cultural groups. 3. Ensuring that health clinics employ minority staff to deliver care. 4. Engaging in […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The population health nurse learns of an area within the community that floods after heavy rains. Flooding has been a problem since development of this region over the last several years. The population health nurse learns of an area within the community that floods after heavy rains. Flooding has been a problem since development of […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Due to budget cuts, a community has reduced its garbage pickup frequency from twice a week to once a week. Because of this the population health nurse should be concerned about the potential increase in: 1. Making the area look unsightly. 2. Animal pests that could spread disease. 3. The amount of trash generated per […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The population health nurse is working with city council members to identify environmental factors that negatively impact the health of community members. Which factors should the nurse call to the attention of the council members? (Select all that apply. 1. Urban sprawl. 2. Gang violence. 3. Green space in communities. 4. Organized recreation programs. 5. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The population health nurse receives a report that provides statistics on the increasing number of telephone calls made to the poison control hotline. Based on this information, what should the nurse do? 1. Enforce local ordinances for selling household chemical agents. 2. Target homes for poisons contained in household cleaning agents. 3. Promote legislation for […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The amount of trash collected in one community is overwhelming local resources to collect and store it. Which is the best approach for the population health nurse to take to help decrease the amount of generated trash? 1. Encouraging use of fewer polluting products. 2. Promoting recycling efforts in the community. 3. Discouraging overuse of […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The population health nurse is aware of many young couples with children purchasing and renovating older community homes. What prevention measure should the nurse implement to ensure the safety of these families? 1. Screen all members for lead levels. 2. Monitor lead levels in the family members. 3. Encourage the safe removal of lead-based paint […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
During a health fair the population health nurse notes that a child of a family renovating an older home is demonstrating fatigue. What action should the nurse encourage the parents to take? 1. Eat more foods with protein. 2. Have the child go to bed earlier. 3. Screen the child for serum lead levels. 4. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Mosquito control services have been reduced in the community and the population health nurse is concerned about the rise of mosquito-borne diseases. What secondary prevention intervention measures should the nurse suggest to community leaders? 1. Instituting an education program about insect control. 2. Promoting ordinances that control insect breeding areas. 3. Monitoring the incidence of […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
