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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community? 1. Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions. 2. Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes. 3. Screen for the effects of environmental changes […]
The nurse is taking a class to become more culturally competent when providing care. In this class the nurse learns that the American work ethic is considered to be one that is hardworking and individualistic. The nurse should categorize the work ethic The nurse is taking a class to become more culturally competent when providing […]
