Which of the following levels of government primarily establishes regulations and provides funding for health care? a. Federal government b. Local health departments c. Regional health districts d. State health departments ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The federal government has been assuming a larger role in the protection of the population through regulation and funding. […]
A nurse has completed a community health project. Which of the following actions must be performed by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Ask for media coverage of the project to maximize public relations b. Ensure that adequacy and appropriateness of the intervention are measured c. Be certain the efficiency and cost benefits are […]
Who first created the idea of a continuum of care, which later evolved into the term “case management”? a. Florence Nightingale, when she engaged in activities such as writing letters for the wounded. b. Lillian Wald, who created health education programs for the whole community. c. Social workers, who function as discharge planners, use the […]
Which of the following from vital statistics records is useful to community health nurses? (Select all that apply.) a. Relatively early age of death may suggest a new pathogen in the community b. Divorce rate, suggesting whether children will need additional services c. Documentation of the mortality and morbidity of the local community d. Indication […]
A nurse is teaching a coworker about effective strategies to use when providing health education. Which of the following suggestions would most likely be included? (Select all that apply.) a. Be encouraging and give positive feedback for helpful comments b. Include details about each aspect of the information c. Decide what the client needs to […]
Which of the following important events related to health care occurred during the Reagan administration? (Select all that apply.) a. Increase in national health planning and coordination of efforts b. Decrease in both federal control and federal funding c. Increase in state funding with concurrent control by local boards of health d. Implementation of Medicare […]
A health care provider has charged more than a managed care organization (MCO) typically pays for a procedure. Which of the following would most likely be the result? a. Provider may be removed from the MCO’s list of approved providers. b. The MCO will re-examine the payment for that procedure. c. Provider would get the […]
Which of the following best describes the principal factor behind ongoing legislation on the federal level related to health care? a. Change is needed to reflect differences in health needs today. b. Efforts must be put in place to control constantly increasing costs. c. There is a need to focus on the population as a […]
A nurse is explaining case management to a client. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. “We assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate to save money as much as possible.” b. “We coordinate your care so you obtain needed services without incurring undue costs.” c. “We seek […]
Which of the following is a central function unique to community health nursing? (Select all that apply.) a. Being willing to travel to give care in an appropriate setting b. Collaborating and cooperating with other health care team members c. Gathering appropriate comprehensive assessment data on the community d. Incorporating epidemiological approaches throughout the nursing […]
