Which of the following realities would cause difficult ethical conflicts for a faith community nurse? a. Best clinical practice may suggest behaviors contrary to the faith community’s values and beliefs. b. Individuals might pressure the nurse to make medical decisions for them. c. Persons do not always follow the nurse’s advice as to appropriate actions. […]
A nurse was considering self-employment by starting a home health managed care agency. Which of the following risks is the nurse taking, particularly in the beginning? a. Because the nurse is a newcomer, most patient referrals may go to other, more long-term agencies. b. Managed care agencies assume the risk of providing all needed care […]
As a health advocate, which of the following does the faith community nurse (FCN) need to know? a. Community resources available in the community b. Educational needs of the community c. Recruitment strategies d. Understanding of spirituality ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A In the role of health advocate, the FCN facilitates clients’ efforts in obtaining […]
Because of county need, a school nurse was transferred from a new suburban school to a large inner-city school in an older low-income neighborhood. Which of the following changes in role should be anticipated by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. An increased absentee rate because of infectious diseases b. Cooperating with the school […]
Which of the following is the major assumption of Albrecht’s conceptual model? a. Nurses are the only appropriate case managers for home health patients. b. Quality is best measured by using data from assessments, interventions, and outcomes. c. Patient outcomes depend primarily on the education and experience of the nurse. d. The most important outcome […]
A school nurse brought a young boy back into a private office and asked him to remove his shirt. Fresh welts across his back were seen. Which of the following would most likely cause the nurse to be concerned about the parents? (Select all that apply.) a. The child had a tendency to act out […]
Which of the following are the most important factors in reducing disparities in health outcomes between different cultural groups? (Select all that apply.) a. A strong family structure b. Access to a health care provider c. Access to transportation d. Health care insurance e. Having ongoing employment f. Owning one’s own home ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Although it was uncomfortable, a home health nurse finally learned to discuss finances with the client and family on the very first visit. Visits had to be reimbursed. Now that she is working for a different agency, funding was no longer such a concern. Although it was uncomfortable, a home health nurse finally learned to […]
Which of the following have been identified as part of the core environmental health competencies? (Select all that apply.) a. Assurance b. Assessment c. Policy development d. Management e. Advocacy f. Communication ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B, D, F The National Center for Environmental Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American […]
Which of the following best describes the challenges when providing care to someone from a minority group? (Select all that apply.) a. Communication, both words and gestures, may be unfamiliar. b. Few members of the minority group are nurses themselves. c. Immigrants will soon adapt to the mainstream culture, but in the meantime many are […]
