Why is it important that the public health nurse be included in disaster planning? a. To be most effective as a disaster responder b. To anticipate the potential disasters that may occur c. To educate the public about their responsibilities if a disaster occurs d. To demonstrate the importance of community partnerships ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
A public health nurse collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be the most appropriate people to include in this collaborative partnership? Select all that apply. a. Local health department staff members b. Restaurant owners c. Parks and recreation department staff members d. Church representatives ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first century is to address a. Bioterrorism and global health threats b. Delivery of individual care and hygiene c. The need for increased hospital and acute care d. Chronic disease and disability management ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
There are eight principles that distinguish public health nursing from other nursing specialties included in the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice. Which of the following are included in these principles? Select all that apply. 1. The client or “unit of care” is the population. 2. Primary prevention is the priority in selecting […]
A nurse working in public health focuses on a. Home visiting and hospice care b. Care communicable diseases c. Health maintenance and health promotion d. Illness prevention ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Public health nurses employed in local, state, and federal agencies work together to identify, develop, and implement interventions that will improve and maintain […]
When a public health nurse discusses with a client which services are appropriate to meet her needs, the public health nurse is functioning as a(n) a. Case manager b. Advocate c. Counselor d. Role model ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B A public health nurse discusses with a client which services are appropriate to meet her […]
The authority of the local health department is delegated by 1. The federal government 2. The state 3. Local authorities 4. Regional governing boards ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 The authority of the local health department is delegated by the state.
Healthy People 2010 lists communicable disease as an area of focus including 1. The need for healthy people in the year 2010 2. Getting a complete sexual history including high-risk behaviors 3. Allowing the states to regulate communicable disease prevention by 2010 4. Vaccine-preventable diseases and emerging antimicrobial resistance ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 […]
The goal of the local public health department is to 1. Monitor communicable diseases 2. Safeguard the public’s health and improve the health status of communities 3. Offer clinic services for those who do not have insurance 4. Enforce environmental codes and laws ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 The goal of the local public health […]
Public health nurses are often involved in secondary prevention activities. An example of this would be 1. Screening children for lead poisoning 2. Working with communities on emergency preparedness plans 3. Developing social networking interventions to modify community norms 4. Educating patients with strokes at rehab centers to help optimize their functioning ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
