Review final community

A nurse has been successful in creating improvement in a family's health. Which of the following characteristics is most likely displayed by the nurse? a. Skilled at recognizing and strengthening the family's competencies b. Skilled at obtaining referrals and resources for the family c. Skilled at communication and interpersonal relationships d. Skilled at assessing the family's main problems

A The nurse's approach to the family should be positive and focused on competencies rather than on problems or deficits. The incorrect responses do not address the strengths of the family, rather they focus on obtaining necessary resources, improving relationships, and assessing for problems.

The nurse is scheduled to teach carbohydrate counting to middle-aged adults newly diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following actions will the nurse need to take when teaching this population? (Select all that apply.) a. Appeal to the need for autonomy and choice. b. Emphasize that anyone with diabetes must know this information. c. Explain how to cope with being a guest at a dinner. d. Recognize that this audience will depend on the instructor to set goals for learning.

A, C

A nurse is caring for Mexican migrant farmworkers. Which of the following conditions are of greatest importance for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.) a. Cholera b. Hepatitis c. High blood level of lead d. Malaria

B, C Poor quality and crowded housing can contribute to such health problems as tuberculosis (TB), gastroenteritis, and hepatitis, as well as exposure to high levels of lead. Cholera and malaria are not illnesses associated with the migrant farmer population.

A nurse is determining which health care services must be offered at a local public health clinic. Which of the following factors is most important for the nurse to consider? a. Data available from the most recent community assessment b. Suggestions from community members about what is needed c. Recommendations from Healthy People 2020 d. Services mandated by the state government

D At the local level, health departments provide care that is mandated by state and federal regulations. Data available from the most recent community assessment, suggestions from community members about need, and recommendations from Healthy People 2020 could all be used. However, funding for these types of programs may not be available. The services that are mandated by the state government will be funded and allow the clinic to be able to provide these services.

Which of the following terms refers to government actions that have a direct or indirect effect on families? a. Family funding b. Family legislation c. Family planning d. Family policy

D Government actions that have a direct or indirect effect on families are called family policy. The range of social policy decisions that affect families is vast, such as health care access and coverage, low-income housing, Social Security, welfare, food stamps, pension plans, affirmative action, and education. Family planning is only one example of family policy that can have a direct or indirect effect on families. Family funding may occur through programs administered by the government, but these programs are developed from family policy. Family policy is broader than only addressing legislative action.

Which of the following actions best represents public health nursing? a. Assessing the effectiveness of the high school health clinic b. Caring for clients in their home following their outpatient surgeries c. Providing care to children and their families at the school clinic d. Administering follow-up care for pediatric clients at an outpatient clinic

A A public health or population-focused approach would look at the entire group of children being served to determine whether available services are effective in achieving the goal of improving the health of the school population. Caring for clients and their families focuses on individuals and families and not on the entire population. Public health focuses on care of populations.

A nurse has invited community members to participate as full partners in creating changes to improve the health of the community. Which of the following may be an unexpected consequence of this action? a. A change in the distribution or redistribution of power and influence b. An increase in awareness of the importance of health c. Continued ongoing interest in community health activities d. Improved family functioning and involvement in health activities

A Collaborative practice models involving the community and nurses in joint decision making and specific nursing roles are required. Nurses must remember that collaboration means shared roles and a cooperative effort in which participants want to work together. These participants must see themselves as part of a group effort and share in the process, beginning with planning and including decision making. This means sharing not only the power but also the responsibility for the outcomes of the intervention. By having the community members involved in creating the health change it is likely they will have an increased awareness of the importance of health, an ongoing interest in the health of the community. These things should occur because the community is more educated about its health because of its involvement. Being involved will not necessarily result in improved family functioning so this consequence will most likely not occur.

For a bedridden Muslim patient, the nurse rearranges the room and moves the bed so that it faces toward Mecca for the patient's daily prayers. Which of the following is the nurse demonstrating through these actions? a. Accommodation b. Awareness c. Brokering d. Imposition

A Cultural accommodation involves including aspects of the patient's religious beliefs and/or folk practices in the traditional health care system to implement essential treatment plans. For this patient, daily prayer in the tradition of Islam is important—from the patient's perspective, possibly more important than medical treatment. Cultural awareness is the self-examination and in-depth exploration of one's own biases, sterotypes, and prejudices that influence behavior. Cultural brokering is advocating, mediating, negotiating, and intervening between the client's culture and the biomedical health care culture on behalf of clients. Cultural imposition ist he belief in one's own superiority, or ethnocentrism, and is the act of imposing one's values on others.

A new mother is a full-time college student who lives with her parents, because the baby's father has been imprisoned related to theft and drug abuse. The infant's grandmother, although also employed, cares for the child while the young mother attends classes. Which of the following theoretical frameworks would be most helpful to the nurse when assessing this family's needs? a. Developmental b. Family nursing c. Bioecological d. Systems

A Developmental theory explains and predicts the changes that occur to humans or groups over time. Achievement of family developmental tasks helps individual members accomplish their tasks. In this case the new mother has tasks, whereas her parents have temporarily interrupted their progress in response to their daughter's (and grandchild's) needs. In the family systems theory, families are considered social systems, composed of a set of organized, complex, interacting elements. The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. Family nursing theory is an evolving synthesis of the scholarship from three different traditions: family social science, family therapy, and nursing.

The staff was informed that a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) would be making an unannounced visit in a few hours. Which of the following would the hospital nurse expect the QIO team to examine? a. Records of hospital admissions and scheduled procedures b. Nursing care plans of patients with unexpected problems (infections, falls) c. Discharge paperwork of patients discharged in the past 30 days d. Documentation of adherence to nursing standards of care

A QIOs are directed by the federal government to reduce hospital admissions for procedures that can be performed safely and effectively in an ambulatory surgical setting on an outpatient basis and to reduce inappropriate or unnecessary admissions or invasive procedures by specific practitioners or hospitals. Therefore, the QIO team would examine records to see whether the hospital admissions and all procedures performed were medically necessary. The QIO team would not evaluate nursing care plans, discharge paperwork, or adherence to nursing care standards as that is not the focus of this type of a team. Rather, their focus is on reducing hospital admissions.

A nurse is concerned about stress related to the heavy caregiving burden assumed by adult children of older clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the use of secondary prevention to limit caregiver stress? a. Asking caregivers how they are doing and suggesting coping strategies b. Encouraging caregivers to periodically leave the house for a couple of hours c. Establishing support groups for caregivers of older parents d. Referring some activities to neighbors and friends

A Secondary prevention activities involve screening activities that allow for early recognition of problems so that prompt interventions can limit disability. By asking caregivers how they are coping (thus screening), the nurse identifies problems early so that interventions can be employed to limit the extent of stress, thus paving the way for improvement. The other options are either primary or tertiary activities depending on whether the intervention takes place before or after caregiving stress has developed. Also, encouraging caregivers to periodically leave the house for a couple of hours could result in negative outcomes for the person needing care (unless a competent substitute is filling in for the primary caregiver).

A nurse notes that the community has an unusually high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among teens. Which of the following best describes a secondary prevention action the nurse could take? a. Conducting a sexual behavior survey with the adolescents b. Establishing in-school education related to transmission of sexual infections c. Providing free condoms at schools and universities d. Providing follow-up educational programs for those diagnosed with an STI

A Secondary prevention would include screening for risky behavior. Education and distribution of condoms are both primary prevention measures, and follow-up education for those diagnosed and being treated is tertiary to prevent further problems.

A nurse wants to promote improved health for obese children in the community. Which of the following best describes a tertiary prevention measure that the nurse would implement? a. Establish lifestyle improvement programs through local youth organizations. b. Evaluate the food intake of a group of children for a 48-hour period. c. Provide education programs to overweight expectant parents. d. Evaluate the body mass index of children at regularly scheduled well-child exams.

A Tertiary prevention includes activities aimed to reduce the complications of the disease process. Only lifestyle improvement programs are directed toward preventing problems in children who are already obese. Evaluating food intake and evaluating BMI are types of screening programs (secondary prevention). Providing education programs to overweight expectant parents does not involve children.

Which of the following statements regarding the Health Belief Model is accurate? a. Cues to action are an important component of the model. b. Multiple methods of education should be used when implementing this model. c. The first stage experienced in this model is the pre-contemplation stage. d. To successfully implement this model, ongoing maintenance of the behavior must be considered.

A The Health Belief Model includes six components that attempt to answer the question of what motivates an individual to do something. These components are perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. The Health Belief Model does not indicate the number of methods of education that should be used. The pre-contemplation stage is part of the Transtheoretical Model. Maintenance is part of the Precaution Adoption Process Model.

A nurse considers how the environment outside of the family influences the development of a child when planning care for a family. Which of the following theories is being used by the nurse? a. Bioecological systems theory b. Family systems approach c. Family developmental theory d. Family nursing theory

A The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. In the family systems theory, families are considered social systems, composed of a set of organized, complex, interacting elements. The family developmental theory focuses on common tasks of family life and provides a longitudinal view of the family life cycle. Family nursing theory is an evolving synthesis of the scholarship from three different traditions: family social science, family therapy, and nursing.

Statistics clearly demonstrate that there are significantly more cases of a disease in one particular neighborhood than in all the rest of the city. Assuming all else is the same, which of the following is the most likely explanation for a single neighborhood having such a different pattern of illness? a. A cultural or ethnic concentration in the neighborhood b. The geographic location of the neighborhood within the city c. A statistical fluke without meaning d. The time of year the different statistics were collected throughout the city

A The most probable reason is that there is a cultural or ethnic concentration in that particular neighborhood that has a different lifestyle pattern, resulting in different health outcomes. The assumption is made that all things in the city are the same, thus the geographical location would not be a likely explanation for the difference. However, location may play a role at times with increased incidence of disease depending on exposure to certain environmental factors which could place the population at risk. A statistical fluke does not provide a likely explanation for the difference. There are times when there are cyclical patterns of disease. However, the question states that the assumption should be made that all else is the same, so one can assume that the data was collected within the city at the same time.

A nurse is conducting program evaluation. Which of the following would be the first action the nurse would take? a. Choose the type of evaluation to be done b. Determine who will be involved in the evaluation c. Identify the goal and objectives for the evaluation d. Obtain answers to specific questions related to the program being evaluated

A To do a program evaluation, first choose the type of evaluation you wish to do. After the type of evaluation to be done has been chosen, the nurse will identify the goal and objectives for evaluation, decide who will be involved in the evaluation, and finally, answer the questions related to the type of evaluation.

Which of the following activities are considered to be part of the core competencies for public health professionals? (Select all that apply.) a. Defining variables relevant to current public health problems b. Obtaining and interpreting information regarding risks and benefits to the community c. Implementing nursing care and subsequent evaluation outcomes d. Maintaining public health departments throughout the United States

A, B

A community health nurse is beginning to work with a newly assigned community. Which of the following would be appropriate actions for the nurse to take to help ensure acceptance? (Select all that apply.) a. Asking those with whom the nurse interacts in the course of daily living their perception of the community (e.g., clerks in grocery stores or pharmacies) b. Attending community events such as festivals or fairs and interacting with participants c. Becoming involved in and contributing to volunteer community organizations d. Completing a comprehensive physical assessment on nearby neighbors

A, B Gaining entry or acceptance into the community is perhaps the biggest challenge in assessment. The nurse is usually an outsider and often represents an established health care system that is neither known nor trusted by community members, who may therefore react with indifference or even active hostility. Entry into the community is critical. Often the nurse can gain entry by taking part in community events, visiting people in formal leadership positions, and clarifying community members' perceptions of health needs. While an activity such as volunteering is a positive action, it is not the most efficient way to become involved in the wider community. Completing physical assessments on individuals is an individual-based, not community-based intervention and would not be anticipated to be performed by the community health nurse.

Which of the following describes how occupational health nursing differs from other nursing specialties? (Select all that apply.) a. It is autonomous, because the occupational nurse works independently. b. The major focus is on the environment. c. Nurses focus on health promotion and disease prevention. d. Nursing care is given in the community.

A, B Occupational health specialty practice focuses on the promotion, prevention, and restoration of health within the context of a safe and healthy environment. It involves the prevention of adverse health effects from occupational and environmental hazards. It provides for and delivers occupational and environmental health and safety services to workers, worker populations, and community groups. It is an autonomous specialty, and nurses make independent nursing judgments in providing health care. All nurses should engage in health promotion and disease prevention, and many specialties provide care in the community.

A nurse is working at a state health department. Which of the following duties would most likely be completed in this setting? (Select all that apply.) a. Administering the Medicaid program b. Assessing the health needs of the state's citizens c. Employing and supervising school health nurses d. Establishing and maintaining child immunization clinics

A, B State health departments try to prevent and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. They also are responsible for health care financing and administering Medicaid, providing mental health and professional education, establishing health codes, licensing facilities and personnel, and regulating the insurance industry. State health departments also give direct assistance to local health departments in areas such as ongoing assessment of health needs. Employing and supervising school health nurses occurs at the local level, and many times within a specific school. Provision of child immunization clinics occurs at the local level.

A nurse has decided to increase the evidence base of current nursing practice in an agency. Which of the following describes a barrier that could be encountered by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Colleagues who do not know how to search the literature or critique research b. Dedication to the history and tradition of the agency c. Little or no research published in the clinical area of concern d. Several meta-analyses in the literature with inconsistent results

A, B, C Barriers to evidence-based practice exist when the following are limited or lacking: time, access to journal articles, search skills, critical appraisal skills, and an understanding of research terminology. Other barriers include miscommunication about the process; inferior or unavailable research or other evidence; unwillingness of organizations to fund research or make decisions based on evidence; and concern that evidence-based practice will decrease emphasis on individual client needs or the nurse's clinical decisions. Dedication to the history and tradition of the agency may pose a barrier as this may influence the philosophy of the practice environment and the willingness to embrace EBP. The number of meta-analyses in the literature, regardless if the results are consistent or not,

Which of the following actions demonstrate effective public health nursing practice in the community? (Select all that apply.) a. Epidemiologic investigations examine the environment for health hazards. b. New services are organized where particular vulnerable populations live. c. Partnerships are established with community coalitions. d. Staff members at the public health agency continue to increase in number.

A, B, C Evidence that public health nurses are practicing effectively in the community would include organizing services where people live, work, play, and learn; working in partnerships and with coalitions; and participating in epidemiologic studies. Increasing number of staff does not have a relationship to the effectiveness of public health nursing practice.

A mother is concerned that her daughter may be considering experimentation with drugs and alcohol. Which of the following strategies would the nurse suggest the mother implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Provide opportunities for her daughter to develop her talents. b. Provide realistic feedback to the daughter about her performance at school. c. Encourage her daughter to become involved in extracurricular activities. d. Encourage her daughter to develop new friendships.

A, B, C Prevention guidelines to teach parents and teachers how to increase resiliency in youths include the following strategies: help them develop an increased sense of responsibility for their own success; help them identify their talents; motivate them to dedicate their lives to helping society rather than believing that their only purpose in life is to be consumers; provide realistic appraisals and feedback, stress multicultural competence, and encourage and value education and skills training; and increase cooperative solutions to problems rather than competitive or aggressive solutions. Based on the inforamtion provided, there is no reason to suggest the the child needs to develop new friendships. Keeping consistent friendships may provide the support the child needs to avoid engaging in these behaviors.

Which of the following activities are included in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's school health program? (Select all that apply.) a. Ensuring a healthy school environment b. Assisting teachers with education related to health c. Encouraging nutritious school meals d. Giving immunizations to students, staff, teachers, and their families

A, B, C The federal government, through the coordination of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, developed a plan that school health programs should follow, including health education, physical education, health services, nutrition services, counseling, psychological and social services, healthy school environment, health promotion for staff, and family/community involvement. Unfortunately, schools cannot afford to give immunizations to everyone who might want such a benefit.

A nurse requests to meet a newly referred family in their home. Which of the following best explains the rationale for this request? (Select all that apply.) a. The nurse can assess the family environment. b. The family will feel more comfortable. c. Families typically welcome others into their home. d. More family members can typically be involved.

A, B, D Advantages to meeting in the family home include the fact that it allows the nurse to see the everyday family environment and observe typical family interactions. Also, more family members can be present, and families are often more comfortable in their own environment. However, a disadvantage to meeting in the family s home is that family members may view this as an intrusion into the only place they feel safe from outside observation; thus, the nurse must be highly skilled in guiding the interactions and setting limits.

Which of the following factor(s) may help determine how many home visits are made to a particular family? (Select all that apply.) a. Agency's policies regarding eligibility for services b. Family's feelings about the home visit and willingness to continue c. Nurse's perception of the amount of time needed to complete required tasks d. Reimbursement policies of third-party payers

A, B, D Although it is not unusual to have only one home visit with a family, often multiple visits are made. The frequency and intensity of home visits vary not only with the needs of the family but also with the eligibility of the family for services as defined by agency policies and priorities. Although the textbook does not directly discuss the issue, the family's willingness to work with the nurse is a factor. Also, the nurse cannot make visits unless the agency is being reimbursed for the nurse's time and expenses, so reimbursement policies of third-party payers are a major influence on the number of visits for which the family may be eligible. The nurse's perception of the time needed to give quality care must unfortunately be secondary to other variables, which can control the time available.

A case manager is concerned about his exposure to possible lawsuits. Which of the following are appropriate actions to take to minimize this risk? (Select all that apply.) a. Assure clients they can appeal any decision. b. Carefully document client involvement and reasons for decisions. c. Share client information with the other involved providers and agencies. d. Confirm credentials and capabilities of providers or agencies to give care.

A, B, D Elements that reduce risk exposure include clear documentation of the extent of participation in decision making and reasons for decisions; records demonstrating accurate and complete information on interactions and outcomes; use of reasonable care in selecting referral sources—which may include confirming credentials and capabilities of providers and agencies; maintaining good communication with clients; and informing clients of their rights of appeal. In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), no nurse is allowed to share information with others without written consent of the client.

A school nurse would like to improve the safety of everyone at the school by creating policies to decrease the likelihood that violence will occur. Which of the following actions would the nurse likely take? (Select all that apply.) a. Engaging parents in school activities b. Creating a zero tolerance police for weapons on school property c. Encouraging children to participate in the after school program at a local community center d. Developing mentoring programs for at-risk youth

A, B, D Interventions that are aimed at preventing violence from occurring are: engaging parents in school activities that promote connections with their children, and foster communication, problem solving, limit setting, and monitoring of children; supporting/assisting with creating policies of zero tolerance for weapons on school property, including school grounds; and developing mentoring programs for at-risk youth and families. Encouraging students to attend the after school program at a local community center may assist with the students having additional supervision, but it does not contribute to the students having an increased loyalty or connection to the school. It is important to facilitate student connectedness to the school community.

A nurse is deciding which alternative interventions should be implemented. Which of the following factors must be considered by the nurse when making this decision? (Select all that apply.) a. The expected effect or outcome of each possible intervention b. How interested others are in helping in any particular intervention c. The nurse's own interest in implementing each intervention d. The likelihood that the intervention will resolve the problem

A, B, D The nurse can list each possible intervention and then consider the resources or barriers to that particular intervention, the expected effect of each choice, the likelihood that the activity will help meet the objective and resolve the problem, whether others can be educated to implement the intervention, and the change process necessary to complete the objective. The primary interest should be the concern of the community, not the nurse's personal interests.

A family asks the nurse to please meet at their home rather than at the clinic. Which of the following best describes why the family prefers to meet in their home? (Select all that apply.) a. The family won't have to travel. b. It is cheaper for the family because of reimbursement requirements. c. Meeting at home is much more convenient for the family. d. The nurse won't be distracted by other clients or responsibilities. e. It would save money for the nurse and the clinic.

A, C Advantages of a home visit include client convenience and client control, as well as the fact that it facilitates clients who are unable to travel, it allows more individualized services, and it provides a natural relaxed environment for discussion. However, home visits are expensive for the nurse and the nurse's employer because of travel costs and the amount of time spent with just one family. Unfortunately, nurses can be distracted by other tasks regardless of setting. Home visits are cheaper for insurance companies, not for the family.

Which of the following explains why contagious infections are becoming a central focus of public health? (Select all that apply.) a. Americans are fearful of terrorists using biological agents. b. Awareness of human susceptibility to animal diseases has been publicized. c. Drug-resistant strains of old diseases have evolved. d. Media coverage exaggerates the dangers of exposure to crowds.

A, C New infectious diseases and new forms of old diseases, such as drug-resistant strains of TB, have emphasized the dangers of infectious diseases. Potential threats from terrorist use of infectious agents have also emphasized infectious diseases. There has not been any increased awareness of human susceptibility to animal diseases that has caused contagious infections to become a central focus of public health. Also, media coverage has not exaggerated the danger of exposure to crowds when it comes to contagious infections.

Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement when addressing the problem of asthma among school-aged children? (Select all that apply.) Assess schools and day care centers for environmental "friendliness." b. Share nutritional information with all students in the school. c. Develop home and environmental assessment guides. d. Teach all school personnel how to use rescue inhalers.

A, C Population-focused strategies for asthma management include education programs for families of children and adolescents who have asthma, development of home and environmental assessment guides to identify triggers, education and outreach efforts in high-risk populations to aid in case finding (e.g., in areas with low income, high unemployment, and substandard housing, where there is exposure to secondhand smoke), development of community clean air policies (e.g., no burning of leaves, use of smoke-free zones), improved access to care for asthmatic patients (e.g., developing clinic services with consistent health care providers to decrease emergency department use), and assessment of schools and day-care centers for lack of asthma triggers. Sharing nutritional information is not related to the care of asthma patients. It is not necessary that all school personnel know how to use rescue inhalers, rather those who are in direct contact with the child with asthma.

Which of the following are elements of the MAPP (Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnership) Program Planning Model? (Select all that apply.) a. Generate shared visions and common values. b. Assess priorities in health problems. c. Develop a framework for long-range planning. d. Choose health priorities.

A, C The elements of MAPP include mobilizing community members and organizations, generating shared visions and common values; developing a framework for long-range planning; conducting needs assessments in four areas: community strengths, local public health system, community health status, and focus of change; and implementing the plan. Assessing priorities in health problems and choosing health priorities are part of other program planning models.

Which statements by a nurse demonstrate understanding of the unique needs of vulnerable groups? (Select all that apply.) a. "I always address the problem that the client believes is the most important." b. "I avoid asking clients for income or financial information, because this is an invasion of privacy." c. "I try to observe the client's cultural traditions as I complete my assessment." d. "I make sure to do a complete assessment, since we often don't know when the person will return to the clinic."

A, C The nurse should focus on what data are needed to help the client that day with the problem the client believes is most important. It is important to keep the client's cultural traditions in mind when completing an assessment so that the nurse is able to provide culturally competent care. Because poverty is a primary cause of vulnerability, the nurse should include questions about the client's financial status. Nurses should not provide financial or legal advice; however, they should make sure to connect clients with someone who can and will help them. Although an assessment must be done, a nurse should only collect data that will actually be used.

Which of the following must be firmly established before beginning a family assessment? (Select all that apply.) a. Why the data are needed b. How best to interview each individual in the family c. The most convenient time for you to visit the family d. The rationale or purpose of the visit

A, C, D Assessment of families requires an organized plan, including the purpose of seeing the family, which family members can be present, what you are assessing and why, and how will you obtain the necessary data. The preferred time to visit is when most family members will be available. It is more informative to interview the family as a whole so that you can observe family interaction (rather than focusing on interviewing each individual).

A nurse tells her nursing supervisor that her family is moving from the urban area where they both live to a rural area to be near her spouse's parents, who are becoming less independent. Which of the following suggestions would the nursing supervisor provide to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. "Community members will probably hold you in higher regard and will look up to you." b. "Expect to have less autonomy in a small town than you have working as a nurse in a medical center." c. "You may feel like an isolated outsider, because the community may not immediately accept you." d. "You will have to be very sensitive about the differences in the rural lifestyle."

A, C, D Nurses working in rural areas usually have a prestigious status in the community and are viewed as role models. They will be experiencing a different lifestyle in the rural area and should be sensitive to these differences. Also, moving into a community does require the community to be accepting of the outsider which may or may not occur quickly. Nurses working in rural areas typically hae more autonomy because of the larger geographic area that is being served.

Which of the following strategies would a nurse expect to be implemented by a typical state environmental agency? (Select all that apply.) a. Acting, through unannounced inspections, to ensure compliance b. Completing a community assessment c. Monitoring hazardous substances to uphold established standards d. Obtaining and analyzing samples to confirm compliance

A, C, D The organization and approach to environmental protection vary somewhat among states, but the common essential strategies of prevention and control via the permitting process, establishment of environmental standards, and monitoring, as well as compliance and enforcement, are found in every state. Completing a community assessment is not a strategy that is typically implemented by a state environmental agency, rather that typically occurs at the local level.

A nurse is developing a community-based activity aimed at preventing substance abuse in the community. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Support an increase in the availability of recreational facilities. b. Lobby to state legislators to approve a higher cigarette tax. c. Educate preschoolers about the long-term side effects of drugs and alcohol. d. Provide general screenings for substance abuse.

A, D Supporting an increase in additional recreational facilities would engage the community members in healthy activities rather than having them potentially turn to substances for relaxation. Providing screenings for substance abuse in the community may assist community members in recognizing the problem sooner. It would not be appropriate to educate preschoolers about the long-term side effects of drugs and alcohol. Preschoolers have difficulty understanding long term effects. This education may be more appropriate for older students. Lobbying state legislators for increase in a higher cigarette tax may be beneficial, but this intervention is focused on a larger area than only the community where the nurse is working.

A nurse calls a family to arrange for the first home visit. Which of the following information should the nurse share with the family? (Select all that apply.) a. The reason for the visit b. Everything the nurse knows about the family c. How many visits will be planned d. The cost of the visit and how this may be paid

A, D The nurse should include the reason for the visit, how or from whom the referral was obtained, and a brief summary of what is known about the family's situation. The nurse should negotiate a time for the visit, preferably when most family members are available. Clients should be told the fee and possible methods of payment before the nurse assesses the family's willingness for a home visit. If the family does not have a phone, mail can be used to share information. It would be inappropriate for the nurse to share everything that she knows about the family with the family as there may be some information that the family does not need to know. Without visiting the family first, the nurse may not yet know the number of visits that may be planned.

A nursing committee is responsible for evaluating the process of health care agency in their quality assurance efforts. Which of the following techniques would most likely be used by the committee members? (Select all that apply.) a. Client satisfaction survey data b. Confirmation of credentials of all health care providers employed c. Patient discharge data over the past one year d. Peer review committee audit

A, D The primary approaches used for process evaluation are the peer review committee and the client satisfaction survey. The techniques used for process evaluation are direct observation, questionnaire, interview, written audit, and videotape of client and provider encounters. Once data are collected to evaluate nursing process standards, the peer review committee reviews the data to identify strengths and weaknesses in the quality of care delivered. Confirming credentials and examing patient discharge data are not typically used for process evaluation.

A community health nurse encourages members of the community to partner and assist in creating health programs. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action? (Select all that apply.) a. Partnering results in increased effectiveness b. Involving community members results in contributions of time and money into the program c. Having many partners results in increased publicity for the program d. Participating in planning results in having a vested interest in the outcome

A, D The primary reason community partnership is crucial is that community members and professionals who are active participants in a collaborative decision-making process have a vested interest in the success of efforts to improve the health of their community. The significance and effectiveness of partnership in improving community health are supported by a growing body of literature. Community partners do contribute time and money into programs, and most likely will increase the publicity for the program; however, this should not be the primary reason for including them in the partnership. Through the partnership, it is likely that the program will have increased success and better outcomes which should be the primary objective of the nurse.

An occupational health nurse wants to know the NAICS code of a prospective employer. Which of the following best explains why the nurse would be interested in this information? (Select all that apply.) a. To assess how others have rated the company in relation to employment there b. To compare the prospective employer's injury rate with similar employers' rates c. To learn more about the usual processes and products of the company as well as typical hazards d. To learn how employees feel about the employer

ANS: B, C All business organizations are classified within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) with a numerical code. This code, usually a digit to digit number, indicates a company's product and, therefore, the possible types of occupational health hazards that may be associated with the processes and materials used by its employees. NAICS codes are used to collect and report data on businesses. For example, illness and injury rates of one company are compared with the rates of other companies of similar size with the same NAICS code to determine whether the company is having an excess of illness or injury. By knowing the NAICS code of a company, a health care professional can access reference books that describe the usual processes, materials, and by-products of that kind of company. The NAICS code indicates a company's product, not how others or their employees have rated them as an employer.

Which of the following variables have led to a stronger commitment to population-focused services? (Select all that apply.) a. Economic turmoil and demand for high-technology care b. Emergence of new or drug-resistant infectious diseases c. Emphasis on overall health care needs rather than only on acute care treatment d. Threat of bioterrorism

As overall health needs become the focus of care in the United States, a stronger commitment to population-focused services is emerging. Threats of bioterrorism, anthrax scares, and the emergence of modern-day epidemics have drawn attention to population-focused safety and services. Economic turmoil and demand for high-technology care have not contributed to a stronger commitment to population-focused services, rather it has occurred as overall health needs have become the focus of care.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of local health departments making unannounced inspections of local restaurants? a. To enforce local laws and regulations b. To ensure compliance c. To provide oversight to potential exposure d. To monitor employee safety

B Ensuring compliance refers to the process of making certain that permitting requirements are met. Although this activity may be seen as a type of monitoring, the question asks for the purpose, which is to ensure compliance. Enforcement involves penalties such as fines or facility closure.

A nurse is working toward an objective to "increase to at least 90% the proportion of all pregnant women who receive first trimester prenatal care." During which of the following phases of the nursing process would determination of the objective occur? a. Assessment phase b. Planning phase c. Implementation phase d. Evaluation phase

B Evaluation begins in the planning phase, when goals and measurable objectives are established and goal-attaining activities are identified. Assessment involves getting to know and understand the community as the client. Implementation involves the work and activities aimed at achieving the goals and objectives. Evaluation is the appraisal of the goals and objectives that have been created.

Which of the following best describes the use of genomic health care? a. Assists with understanding family relationships b. Assists with determining familial health risks c. Useful in learning about environmental risk factors d. Useful in detecting risk for developing cancer

B Genomic health care can give health care providers the tools that they need to use a person's unique genomic information to design and prescribe the most effective treatment for each person and to help clients and families understand some of their health risks that are influenced by their genetic make-up. When nurses obtain a family history and learn about the illnesses and causes of death of biologically related family members, they can then learn about shared genes, environment and lifestyle behaviors that can increase a person's risks for the same diseases that other family members experienced. Genomic health care involves assesing for health risks based on genetic make-up, not environmental risks or risks posed by relationships or or family functioning. Genomic health care is broader than detecting risk for developing cancer.

The nursing staff has attempted to screen the entire African American population in the community for diabetes. Which of the following would provide immediate verification of the success of the nursing staff's efforts? a. An epidemic of diabetes will be recognized. b. The incidence of diabetes will increase in the community. c. The prevalence of diabetes will decrease in the community. d. The risk for diabetes in the community will increase.

B If the screening has been successful, more diabetes will be diagnosed and, hopefully, treated. Thus, the incidence of new cases will increase. Overall, prevalence will also increase, but that is not one of the answer options. An epidemic occurs when the rate of disease, injury, or other conditions exceeds the usual level of that condition. The prevalence (measure of existing disease in a population at a particular time) of diabetes would also increase. The risk for diabetes would not increase rather it would be more likely that the disease would be detected.

Which of the following populations experiences the highest incidence of poverty? a. Those between the ages of 18 and 64 b. Those under the age of 18 c. Those over the age of 65 d. Those between the ages of 18 and 25

B In 2014, the poverty rate for children under 18 was 21.2%, which was higher than all other age groups. In 2014, the poverty rate for people between the ages 18 and 63 was 13.5 percent, and for people over 65 years, the rate was 10 percent. The textbook does not list a specific percent for those between the ages of 18 and 25.

Which of the following types of surveillance systems is being used when case reports are routinely sent to local health departments by health care providers and laboratories, where the data are then summarized and forwarded to those responsible for monitoring such reports? a. Active b. Passive c. Sentinel d. Special

B In the passive surveillance system, case reports are sent to local health departments by health care providers or laboratories. The case reports are summarized and forwarded to the state health department, national government, or organizations responsible for monitoring the problem, such as the CDC. In active surveillance, the health department nurse may begin a search for cases through contacts to determine the magnitude of the problem. Sentinel surveillance involves looking for trends. Special surveillance is developed when a particular type of data is sought.

Which of the following is the number-one cause of death worldwide? a. Chronic diseases (heart disease, cancer, stroke) b. Infectious diseases c. Injuries (accidental or purposeful) d. Terrorism

B Infectious diseases, however, are still the number-one cause of death worldwide. In countries with higher standards of living, where people live longer, chronic diseases—heart disease, cancer, and stroke—are the leading causes of death. Injuries and terrorism are not the number one cause of death worldwide.

How does managed care attempt to control costs of care? a. By encouraging families to use the point of service list of individual practice associates b. By requiring families to choose a care provider from the MC network and not allowing access to other services without their provider's permission c. By moving Medicaid-eligible families onto state Medicare enrollment d. By refusing permission for families to use urgent care or emergency department services

B Managed care is a system in which care is delivered by a specific network of providers. Each provider serves as a gatekeeper who controls access to other providers and services. Cost is reduced because members cannot use specialists or seek hospital or other care without permission from their primary-care providers. Thus, those enrolled in Medicaid managed care have restrictions that help keep costs down for government (and for taxpayers). Managed care provides care through a specific network of providers who agree to comply with the care approaches established through a case management approcah, not through a point of service list of individual practice associates. Medicaid and Medicare programs are not interchangeable, these programs serve different populations. Managed care does not refuse permission for certain services such as urgent care or emergency department, rather a case management approach is used to control costs.

A school health nurse plans to use evidence-based practice (EBP) to guide the development of health education programs most likely to increase retention of learning in elementary schoolchildren. Which of the following would be the best way to use EBP in this situation? a. Ask other school health nurses what they included in their own education programs. b. Compare and contrast randomized controlled trials related to learning in elementary schoolchildren. c. Develop a series of games to accompany the programs developed to promote health. d. Seek out and examine health education programs for elementary school children on the Internet.

B Randomized controlled trials are generally ranked as the highest level of evidence. EBP is not collected by word of mouth, rather the nurse must look in the literature to obtain the best information. There is not evidence that a series of games will assist with the retention of learning based on what is stated in this question. This may be an appropriate activity, but this information must be gathered from the literature. Searching the Internet for ideas is helpful only if evidence-based practice sites are accessed, and most Internet sites are not EBP sites.

A community health nurse is determining the best way to address an outbreak of a new infectious disease using evidence-based practice. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take? a. Review policies and procedures. b. Review outcomes of clinical trials. c. Review several nursing textbooks. d. Review reputable sites on the Internet.

B Research findings, knowledge from basic science, clinical knowledge, and expert opinion should be considered sources of evidence for EBP. The use of policies and procedures is only helpful if they have been written using EBP, and depending on when they were written there may be evidence that supports the use of a different practice. The problem with nursing textbooks is that many are not grounded in evidence-based practice, because the concept is relatively new to the United States. Scanning the Internet for ideas is helpful only if evidence-based practice sites are accessed, and most internet sites are not EBP sites.

Evaluation is under way for a statewide program to decrease teen injury and death associated with teens who drive while under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following questions would best be used for the summative evaluation of the program? a. Are program participants continuing to attend the programs, and do their satisfaction scores indicate that they are pleased with the program? b. How do statistics for injuries and deaths associated with drunk driving compare for teens in the year following the program? c. How does the amount of alcohol intake by teens compare before and after participants enter into the program? d. What problems are identified as the program is implemented?

B Summative evaluation is evaluation to assess program outcomes or as a follow-up of the results of the program activities. The goal is addressed in the question about statistics. Two of the options are examples of questions used for formative evaluation (satisfaction and problems with program implementation). The goal was not to decrease drinking of alcohol but to decrease driving when drinking alcohol.

A nurse wants to find information about environmental threats that are present in the community. Which of the following would be the best source of data for the nurse? a. Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) database b. National Library of Medicine c. State health department d. Closest local library

B Technology helps us understand environmental threats. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) databases are user-friendly and accessible on the Internet. The NLM website provides access to medical databases such as PubMed and GratefulMed, which can be searched for possible environmental linkages to illnesses using key terms. The CINAHL database provides access to literature related to nursing and allied health journals and would not be as comprehensive as the National Library of Medicine. It would be difficult to access information easily through the heatlh department. The information that is available at the local library would be dependent on the community in which one lived.

A busy school health nurse concerned over the rising incidence of obesity wants to implement evidence-based practice (EBP) but faces barriers because of time constraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Identify students who are obese so that they may be closely monitored for weight control success or failure. b. Evaluate best practices to determine those that have the highest success rates for weight control in children. c. Schedule physician appointments for obese children. d. Develop an obesity management program for children whose body mass index exceeds normal.

B The first step of the seven-step EBP process is step zero, which involves a curiosity about the interventions that are being applied; this is not described in any of the topic descriptors. Step one requires asking questions in a "PICOT" format; this is not described in any of the topic descriptors. Step two involves searching for the best evidence to answer the question. This is done through evaluating best practices. The first step of the seven-step EBP process is step zero, which involves a curiosity about the interventions that are being applied; this is not described in any of the topic descriptors. Step one requires asking questions in a "PICOT" format; this is not described in any of the topic descriptors. Step two involves searching for the best evidence to answer the question. This is done through evaluating best practices.

Which of the following statements best describes how workers' compensation legislation has changed employer behavior? a. Employers have improved safety of working conditions because safety data is now public information. b. Companies have improved safety of working conditions because worker's compensation insurance premiums are now based on previous claims. c. Employers were legally required to implement safety changes. d. Companies have become more involved in the legislative process.

B Workers' compensation acts are important state laws that govern financial compensation of employees who suffer work-related health problems. Each state sets rules for the reimbursement of employees with occupational health problems for medical expenses and lost work time associated with the illness or injury. Workers' compensation claims and the experience-based insurance premiums paid by industry have been important motivators for increasing the health and safety of the workplace. The financial incentive of having reduced claims is much more important to the employer than if the safety data may be available for the public to view. Worker's compensation legislation did not mandate safety changes or cause companies to become more involved with the legislative process.

Which of the following factors may lead to increased violence? (Select all that apply.) a. Adequate social support b. Feelings of powerlessness c. Violence shown in the media d. Living in a crowded environment

B, C, D Factors that increase violence include seeing violence in daily life or in the media, living in poverty with few opportunities for employment, and feelings of powerlessness. Crowded environments can be a factor but can also lead to banding together for the common good. Adequate social support is a positive factor and may lead to decreased violence, not increased.

What did events after September 11, 2001, clearly demonstrate? (Select all that apply.) a. A strong public health structure ready to respond effectively to a crisis b. Public health's need for additional funding and resources c. The unrecognized importance of nurses in lowering health care costs d. Lack of adequate vaccines to meet community's needs

B, C, D The anthrax exposures after 9/11 alerted policymakers to the weakening public health infrastructure required to respond to bioterrorism events. Unprecedented influenza, tetanus, and childhood vaccine shortages and emerging infections competed with bioterrorism activities for resources. The general public was not informed about how immunizations by nurses improved health and lowered health care cost. For public health services to receive adequate funding, it is necessary for the public and the government to be aware of the benefits provided to a community by nurses. These events showed that the public health system needed to be strengthened in order to operate effectively to keep the public safe.

A public health agency is in the process of obtaining accreditation. Which of the following best describes why the agency would want to achieve accreditation? (Select all that apply.) a. To improve health programming and services b. To improve community relationships c. To improve performance and quality d. To improve management

B, C, D The purpose of accreditation for public health departments is to assist and identify quality health department performance and quality, and it develops leadership, improve management, and improve community relationships. The improvement of health care programming and services is not a reason why a public health agency would want to achieve accreditation.

A public health department becomes aware of an impending health problem before any problem is reported to the agency. Which of the following has most likely occurred within the community? (Select all that apply.) a. Doctors are feeling rushed as they interact with each patient. b. Emergency departments are notably busier than usual. c. Nurses are calling in ill to the local hospital. d. Pharmacists are discussing the increase in medication purchases.

B, D Syndromic surveillance systems were developed to monitor illness syndromes or events, as seen in such indirect measures as increased numbers of medication purchases, trips to physicians or emergency departments, orders for cultures or x-rays, and rising levels of school or work absenteeism. These may indicate that an epidemic is developing. Doctors feeling rushed and nurses calling in ill are not unusual events.

A nurse wants to use the principles of risk and outrage to improve an environmental hazard in the community. To accomplish this, which of the following actions would be taken by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) a. Advertise in the media throughout the entire surrounding area. b. Communicate the correct information in a timely fashion. c. Share all the data found on the community assessment. d. Talk to those affected or those worried about the situation.

B, D The correct information must be given in a language the audience—namely, those at risk or worried about the risk—can understand. Use the communication channels the neighborhood residents use and meet at a common meeting place for the community. It is wasteful of resources to advertise in media throughout a wider region or to meet at a central regional facility when only community residents will be interested or involved. Sharing all the data would be overwhelming, and much of the data might not be relevant. Using epidemiological statistics would not be meaningful to those without the education or experience to be able to draw an appropriate conclusion.

A nurse wants to determine whether health problems have been improved and interventions have been appropriate and successful over a period of time. Which of the following data should the nurse examine? (Select all that apply.) a. Changes in staffing patterns in the health agency b. Demographic data c. Education and school statistics d. Environmental factors

B, D To see the outcomes of chosen interventions, the nurse would examine changes in demographics, socioeconomic factors, environmental factors, health status, and/or use of health services. Changing in staffing patterns and education and school statistics would not be impacted by a change in the health problems in the community. Epidemiologic data and trends would be the best sources to examine to evaluate the change.

A nurse is completing a basic health assessment. Which of the following questions should be asked by an environmentally aware nurse? a. "Is anyone else in your family having these symptoms?" b. "How many people live in your home?" c. "What jobs have you held longest?" d. "Where did you live 10 years ago?"

C An exposure history should identify current and past exposures, have a preliminary goal of reducing or eliminating current exposures, and have a long-term goal of reducing adverse health effects. The "I PREPARE" mnemonic consigns the important questions to categories that can be easily remembered. Asking about previous employment helps to answer the "P" of past work. The other questions do not address the topics identified in the "I PREPARE" mnemonic (investigate potential exposures, present work, residence, environmental concerns, past work, activities, referrals and resources, and educate).

A nurse is completing a case management advocacy activity which corresponds to the implementation phase of the nursing process. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely use? a. Asking the client what is most important b. Seeking appropriate referrals for the client c. Assuring the client that his wishes will be supported d. Determining the order in which actions will occur

C Assuring the client is a component of the advocacy process that corresponds to the implementation phase. Asking the client what is most important is a way to illuminate values, which occurs in the assessment phase. Seeking appropriate referrals for the client occurs in the assessment phase. Determining the order in which actions will occur is a prioritization of action, which occurs in the planning phase.

A nurse focuses on the care of the individual while viewing the client's family as a background resource or possible stressor. Which of the following conceptualizations of family does this nurse's view represent? a. Client b. Component of society c. Context d. System

C Family as the context, or structure, has a traditional focus that places the individual first and the family second. In the "family as context" concept, the family serves as either a resource or a stressor to individual health and illness. When family is the the client, the family is placed first, and individuals are second. The family is seen as the sum of individual family members. When family is the system, the focus is on the family as the client, and the family is viewed as an interacting system in which the whole is more than the sum of its parts. When the family is seen as a component of society, it is seen as one of many institutions of society, along with health, education, religious, or financial institutions.

In taking a family history, the nurse in community health finds that this is the second marriage for the previously divorced parents and that the male partner is the stepparent to the oldest child. For which of the following aspects of the family assessment is data being gathered? a. Dynamics b. Function c. Structure d. System

C Family structure refers to the organization of the family. This defines the roles and positions of the family members. The family functions refers to the activities and purposes of the family. The family as a system accomplishes activities that serve the individual and society. Family dynamics refers to the interactions and relationships within the family.

In which of the following situations would the nurse most likely use an active surveillance system? a. A newspaper wants to know the incidence of asthma in the community. b. A real-time ongoing communication channel is established to monitor a particular symptom. c. Several children become ill with gastrointestinal (GI) upset at one local school. d. The nurse is asked to report the incidence of a specific nonreportable common problem in the community.

C In active surveillance, the nurse may begin a search for cases to determine the magnitude of the problem (how widespread it is). An example would be when several school children become ill after eating lunch in the cafeteria or at the local hot dog stand, in which case, active surveillance would be used to investigate the possibility of food poisoning. In the passive surveillance system, case reports are sent to local health departments by health care providers or laboratories. The case reports are summarized and forwarded to the state health department, national government, or organizations responsible for monitoring the problem, such as the CDC. Special surveillance is developed when a particular type of data is sought.

A school nurse wants to decrease the rate of obesity among children. Which of the following actions in the community would be most effective? a. Lobby legislators to enact stronger legislation regarding school lunches and snack machines in schools. b. Increase nutrition programs in schools that teach children to make healthy food choices. c. Involve the entire family in the planning and managing of nutrition, especially when a child in the family is obese. d. Provide after-school and summer camps that focus on diet and exercise.

C Interventions need to be based on goals of lifestyle changes for the entire family. The goal is to modify the way the family eats, exercises, and plans daily activities. Although it is important to teach nutrition, exercise, and proper food choice, if the family does not, for example, prepare the proper foods from which they can choose, the knowledge of the child is insignificant. Changes need to be made at a more direct level, such as by working with the family, to establish a change. Community-level changes may not impact what is happening within the family in regards to diet and exercise.

Which of the following is the leading cause of disability for Americans 15 to 44 years of age? a. Accidents b. Arthritis c. Major depression d. Workplace injuries

C Major depressive depression is the leading cause of disability for Americans between the ages of 15 and 44 years. Accidents, arthritis, and workplace injuries are not the leading causes of disability for Americans between the ages of 15 and 44 years.

A nurse is drawing a genogram. Which of the following would the nurse use to demonstrate a marriage relationship between two individuals? a. A broken horizontal line b. An X through a circle c. A solid horizontal line d. A solid vertical line

C Marriage is indicated by a solid line on a genogram. A broken horizontal line indicates a divorce or separation. An X through a circle or square indicates a death. A solid vertical line indicates offspring and children.

A nurse is practicing in the community but also has the community as the target of practice. Which of the following best describes the activities of this nurse? a. Providing care to an active caseload of 50 families in the neighborhood b. Inviting all the parents of asthmatic children in the school to meet together for mutual support c. Sharing assessment findings and health goals with every community group that will listen d. Writing articles for the local newspaper highlighting the various programs and services of the local health department

C Meeting with all interested community groups is the only way to keep the focus on the community rather than on individuals. Although it is not possible to know the nurse's goals from the nurse's behavior, giving care to select groups does not represent the whole community. Publicizing services increases knowledge but doesn't necessarily help eligible clients access care.

A nurse, client, family, and other care providers meet to discuss what will be the best approach to use to continue care. Which of the following best describes why the nurse suggests changing the goal from obtaining appropriate long-term care placement to ensuring that the client's recovery is beneficial and safe? a. To consider all possible consequences of long-term care placement b. To encourage the group to review the client outcomes in the different settings c. To expand the goal so that different solutions can be generated and considered d. To help the group focus on the critical aspects the client's family considered most important

C One problem with seeking solutions is stating the problem in such a narrow fashion that only one possible outcome is acceptable. To avoid this, the nurse may restate the problem. By expanding the goal, different solutions can be generated. Clients and advocates may feel limited in their options if they generate solutions before completely analyzing the problems, needs, desires, and consequences. Changing the goal allows other possibilities, which may or may not include long-term care, to be considered. The client outcomes in different settings are not being addressed at this time. Examining the aspects that the family feels is most important can better be considered b

Using the Neuman Systems Model, which of the following questions would the nurse ask a client to assess physiological health? a. "What helps you to cope with situations involving your wife's cancer?" b. "How has your child's illness affected the behavior of your other children?" c. "Tell me about any illnesses your other family members have." d. "Who do you turn to for support outside your immediate family?"

C Physiological health involves issues related to physical wellness or illness. Other components of health in Neuman's model include psychological health, sociocultural health, developmental health, and spiritual health. Asking about coping and support addresses psychological health, not physiological health. Inquiring about the behavior of the other children addresses developmental health.

A nurse is implementing a primary prevention strategy to address abuse in the community. Which of the following actions is the nurse most likely taking? a. Encouraging others to interfere when they see children hit or hurt in a public place b. Referring caregivers to community respite centers if abuse is beginning to occur c. Lobbying for passage of legislation to outlaw physical punishment in schools d. Screening each pregnant woman privately for intimate partner abuse

C Primary prevention involves action before damage has occurred. The other options are all screening for abuse or reactions to abuse that has already taken place. Encouraging others to interfere when they see children hit or hurt in a public place and referring caregivers to community respite if abuse is beginning to occur are examples of tertiary prevention because the abuse is already occurring. Screening pregnant women for intimate partner abuse is secondary prevention as it is a screening aimed at early detection of the problem.

A member of a community weight-loss group has maintained a healthy weight for 2 years through healthy eating and daily exercise. Which of the following steps of the affective domain is this participant demonstrating? a. Analysis b. Application c. Evaluation d. Knowledge

C Steps in the affective domain have the learner doing the following in this sequence: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. During evaluation, the learner adopts behaviors consistent with the new values. In this example, the individual has adopted the behavior and this has resulted in the ability to maintain the value of a healthy weight. Steps in the affective domain have the learner doing the following in this sequence: (1) knowledge: receives the information; (2) comprehension: responds to what is being taught; (3) application: values the information; (4) analysis: makes sense of the information; (5) synthesis: organizes the information; (6) evaluation.

A nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention program to promote health among middle-aged women with diabetes. Which of the following best describes the intervention being implemented by the nurse? a. Developing lifestyle improvement programs for women at risk for diabetes b. Presenting lifestyle management presentations at women's conferences c. Monitoring blood glucose levels closely and modifying diet accordingly d. Screening glucose levels of women at risk for development of diabetes

C Tertiary prevention includes activities that are aimed to reduce the complications of the disease process. Only monitoring blood glucose levels is directed toward preventing problems in women who already are diagnosed with diabetes. Developing lifestyle improvement programs for women at risk for diabetes is an example of secondary prevention as this group is at risk for developing the problem. Presenting lifestyle management at women's conferences is an example of primary prevention, preventing the disease before it occurs. Screening glucose levels is an example of secondary prevention, as all screening tests are secondary prevention.

A nurse advises a client who has HIV not to donate blood, plasma, or organs. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used? a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Health promotion

C Tertiary prevention includes those interventions aimed at disability limitations and rehabilitation from disease, injury, or disability. Primary prevention and health promotion both address the use of interventions before the disease occurs and to reduce the risk of developing the disease. Secondary prevention is aimed at detecting the disease early through screening programs and early intervention for at risk individuals.

Which of the following best describes the ultimate goal of program planning? a. Avoid unanticipated conflicts in the program development phase. b. Provide adequate funding to meet the program's resource requirements. c. Ensure that health care services are acceptable, equal, effective, and efficient. d. Prevent unnecessary duplication of services.

C The comprehensive goal of program planning is to ensure that health care services are acceptable, equal, efficient, and effective. The other options are aspects of program planning, but they address only limited concerns.

A nurse is investigating a bacterial illness that has caused a health problem in the community. Only some of the people exposed to the bacteria have become ill. Which of the following factors best explains why this would have happened? a. Chemical agent factors b. Environmental factors c. Host factors d. Physical agent factors

C The epidemiologic triangle includes the agent, host, and environment. Only differences in host factors can explain why some became ill and some were able to fight off the bacterial infestation. The epidemiologic triangle includes the agent, host, and environment. The bacteria were the agent so chemical and physical agents are not relevant. The environment was apparently the same for everyone, since all were exposed to the bacteria.

A nurse organizes care for a family by focusing on the common tasks of family life and considering a longitudinal view of the family life cycle. Which theory is being applied? a. Family systems b. Bioecological systems c. Family developmental d. Family nursing

C The family developmental theory focuses on common tasks of family life and provides a longitudinal view of the family life cycle. In the family systems theory, families are considered social systems, composed of a set of organized, complex, interacting elements. The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. Family nursing theory is an evolving synthesis of the scholarship from three different traditions: family social science, family therapy, and nursing.

Which of the following would most likely be one of the first steps taken in employer disaster planning? a. All employees are invited to attend sessions on disaster planning. b. Employers stress the importance of disaster drills and encourage active participation. c. Exhaustive inventory of chemicals and industrial hazards is completed. d. Written disaster plans are distributed to each employee and each worksite.

C The goals of a disaster plan are to prevent or minimize injuries and deaths of workers and residents, minimize property damage, provide effective triage, and facilitate necessary business activities. A disaster plan requires the cooperation of company and community. The nurse is often a key person on the disaster planning team. The potential for disaster must be identified; this is best achieved by completing an exhaustive chemical and hazard inventory of the workplace. The MSDSs and plant blueprints are critical for correctly identifying substances and work areas that may be hazardous. Worksite surveys are the first step to completing this inventory. After potential hazards have been identifed it would be appropriate for the other events to occur. This would include providing employee education, circulating a written disaster plan, and encouraging participation in disaster planning drills.

A nurse gives detailed information on how to apply for Medicaid to a new mother who moved to the United States from Russia about 10 years ago. The nurse's next client is an African American mother of newborn twins who worked until the children were born. The nurse knows the woman is eligible to maintain her insurance after her employment was lost and does not discuss insurance options at all. Which of the following errors is being made by the nurse? a. Covert intentional prejudice b. Covert unintentional prejudice c. Overt intentional prejudice d. Overt unintentional prejudice

C The nurse may have assumed that the African American mother knew the available resources and could negotiate for assistance on her own and that the immigrant Russian woman had no experience negotiating government programs and thus needed the nurse to advocate for her and inform her of the programs available to her. The nurse, not knowing the health-seeking behaviors of either client, stereotyped both women and intentionally used her informational power to help one client while denying assistance to the other client. Covert prejudice involves subtle or passive acts of prejudice. This can occur intentionally or unintentionally. In this case, the actions of the nurse were intentional which means it was an overt behavior. Overt prejudice includes any action that intends to give unequal treatment to an individual or group. Given the scenario, it appears that the action of the nurse was intentional, not unintentional.

What is the primary goal of total quality management? a. To confirm the high standards desired in patient care b. To discover and correct errors in task completion c. To focus on the client and teamwork d. To enable organizations to publicize their quality approach to patient care

C Total quality management is a management philosophy that includes a focus on client, continuous quality improvement, and teamwork. Under TQM, quality is defined as customer satisfaction. Quality assurance is the promise or guarantee that certain standards of excellence are being met for the client in the delivery of care. QI is defined as a structured approach to improving performance.

A nurse is focusing on the process dimension of a community's health. Which of the following interventions will the nurse most likely implement? a. Assessing the health care services available in a community b. Establishing screening programs to diagnosis diseases as early as possible so treatment can begin c. Implementing health promotion activities such as education programs d. Planning for new programs to be developed based on identified needs

C When the emphasis is on the process dimension—usually the level of intervention of the nurse in community health—the best strategy is usually health promotion, such as various primary prevention strategies. The other responses represent the structure dimension of the community. Structure is defined as the services and resources within the community. This includes service use patterns, treatment data from various health agencies, and provider-to-client ratios.

A nurse asks a family member, "What has changed between you and your spouse since your child's head injury?" Which of the following focuses of the family is the nurse assessing? a. The context b. The client c. A system d. A component of society

C When the focus is on the family as a system, the family is viewed as an interactional system in which the whole is more than the sum of its parts. The approach simultaneously focuses on individual members and the family as a whole at the same time. The interactions between family members are the target for nursing interventions. When family is the the client, the family is placed first, and individuals are second. The family is seen as the sum of individual family members. When the family is seen as a component of society, it is seen as one of many institutions of society, along with health, education, religious, or financial institutions. When family is the context, the individual is placed first and the family second. In the "family as context" concept, the family serves as either a resource or a stressor to individual health and illness.

The outpatient health care data show a notable increase in asthma over the numbers treated the previous year. Which of the following actions should the public health nurse take first? (Select all that apply.) a. Analyze educational health programs offered to the public last year. b. Congratulate the public health staff on the success of their asthma awareness program. c. Determine whether there are any other data sources that might confirm or dispute the apparent increase in asthma. d. Review data with the outpatient clinic staff such as confirming repeat visits versus newly diagnosed cases.

C, D Before drawing any conclusions, further data should be sought, including confirmation of the current data and their meaning. Data can be inaccurate or collected differently than in the past. What might have led to an increase? Are there other valid sources that might have relevant data? Should surveillance specific to asthma be established? Confirming the data by comparing it to other sources would be the priority. After this has been completed, the next steps would be for the nurse to look at the health programming and community awareness education that has taken place. It would be premature to look at the programming if the initial data obtained is not accurate.

public health nurse is assisting the community in dealing with the effects of lead paint poisoning. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete? (Select all that apply.) a. Administering medications to those with signs of lead poisoning b. Assessing community members for any health problems c. Setting up a blood screening program with the local health department d. Encouraging local landlords to improve the condition of their housing

C, D The nurse's role is to understand the roles of each respective agency and organization, know the public health laws, and work with the community to coordinate services to address the community's needs. Other needed interventions include organizing a blood-lead screening program through the local health department, educating local health providers to encourage them to systematically test children for lead poisoning, and working with local landlords to improve the condition of their housing stock. Administering medications to those with signs of lead poisioning is not a typical role of the nurse when dealing with lead posioning. Assessing community members for any health problems is to broad of an intervention and does not address the specific need of the nurse working with lead poisoning in the community.

In comparison with traditional norms, which family functions have become increasingly important in modern American society? (Select all that apply.) a. Conferring appropriate social status b. Educating the younger members c. Ensuring physical and mental health d. Fostering interpersonal relationships and support

C, D Today, the more important functions are fostering relationships (emphasizing how people get along and their level of satisfaction) and promoting physical and mental health. Historically, families have had several functions including financial survival, reproduction, protection from hostile forces, and enculturation, including religious faith, education, conferring social status.

A health care provider is working with elderly clients who have ongoing chronic disease. Which of the following strategies can best assist them with healing? (Select all that apply.) a. Advocating for increased support for elderly persons b. Eliminating signs and symptoms of disease c. Managing any chronic diseases to prevent complications and delay deterioration d. Maximizing self-care capacity

C, D With chronic illness, the focus is on healing (a unique process resulting in a shift in the body/mind/spirit system) rather than curing (elimination of the signs and symptoms of disease). Appropriate goals include maximizing self-care capacity, managing chronic diseases effectively, preventing complications, delaying deterioration and decline, and achieving the highest possible quality of life before dying with comfort, peace, and dignity. It is probably impossible to eliminate signs and symptoms of the disease with a client who has a chronic disease. Advocating for increased support for elderly persons is not related to assisting the client with healing from the chronic disease.

Which of the following best describes case management? a. A tool of health maintenance organizations b. Targeted toward a specific segment of the population c. Implemented with individual clients d. Used to monitor the health status, resources, and outcomes for an aggregate

Case management, in contrast to the definition of care management, involves activities implemented with individual clients in the system. Managed care is a tool of health maintenance organizations. Care management is an enduring process in which a population manager establishes systems and monitors the health status, resources, and outcomes for an aggregate—a targeted segment of the population or a group.

A nurse is meeting to discuss problems and solutions with a group of teenagers who have been newly diagnosed with diabetes. One teenager states, "My mom found this particular brand of popcorn that has only 15 carbohydrates in the whole giant bag." Which of the following best describes the group purpose that is being served by the teenager's statement? a. Maintenance function of encouraging everyone to continue the discussion b. Maintenance function of helping everyone feel comfortable talking about food c. Task function of resolving problems about what to nibble during movies d. Task function of sharing information and resources

D A task function is anything a member does that deliberately contributes to the group's purpose. Members with task-directed abilities are attractive to the group. These traits include strong problem-solving skills, access to material resources, and skills in directing. The teenager's statement shared information about a good resource for the group. Maintenance functions help members affirm, accept, and support one another, resolve conflicts, and create social and environmental comfort. The teenagers comment does not support a maintenance function of the group, rather it focuses on a task function by contributing to the group's purpose.

Persons often point out that smokers choose to light their cigarettes, alcoholics lift the glass to their mouth, and drug addicts inject or ingest their drugs. Which of the following statements best describes why nurses don't simply focus on helping persons who engage in poor health behaviors to behave appropriately? a. Addicts don't have the willpower to change their behavior. b. It is too rewarding to continue the behavior for a person to be able to change. c. Laws and policies must reward good healthy behaviors and punish unhealthy behaviors to help individuals recognize the importance of change. d. Society must offer healthy choices, offer support, and practice helpful policies.

D Change for the benefit of the community client often must occur at several levels, ranging from the individual to society as a whole. Lifestyle-induced health problems cannot be solved simply by asking or encouraging individuals to choose health-promoting habits. Society also must provide healthy choices. Most individuals cannot change their habits alone; they require the support of family members, friends, community health care systems, and relevant social policies. Change in society is helpful for addicts to change their behavior. Many times certain aspects of society limit an individuals ability to make change on their own. Laws and policies within society must support individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices.

During which of the following activities is the nurse in community health acting as a partner in change? a. Administering vaccinations to preschoolers b. Analyzing community problems to determine the best interventions c. Establishing an elder-care center for older adults living with family members who work d. Teaching anger management skills to a group of teens in a halfway house

D Content-focused roles often are considered change agent roles, whereas process roles are called change partner roles. Change partner roles include those of enabler-catalyst, teacher of problem-solving skills, and activist agent. Teaching anger management skills to a group of teens in a halfway house demonstrates the use of a change partner role of teacher of problem-solving skills. Change agent roles stress gathering and analyzing facts and implementing programs. The nurse establishing an elder-care center is acting as a change agent. The nurses administering vaccinations and analyzing community problems are carrying out other nursing roles.

The nurse practitioner (NP) discovered that an immigrant client is not taking the penicillin prescribed because his illness is "hot" and he believes that penicillin, a "hot" medicine, will not provide balance. Which of the following terms best describes the action taken by the NP when the client's prescription is changed to a different yet equally effective antibiotic? a. Cultural awareness b. Cultural brokering c. Cultural knowledge d. Cultural skill

D Cultural skill involves the provision of care that is beneficial, safe, and satisfying to the client. The medication change allows the client to retain his cultural beliefs and also satisfies the nurse practitioner's need to prescribe an effective antibiotic. Cultural awareness is the self-examination and in-depth exploration of one's own biases, sterotypes, and prejudices that influence behavior. Cultural brokering is advocating, mediating, negotiating, and intervening between the client's culture and the biomedical health care culture on behalf of clients. Cultural knowledge is information about organizational elements of diverse cultures and ethic groups; emphasis is on learning about the client's worldview from an emic (native) perspective.

A male nurse had a habit of sitting with the lower part of one leg resting over the knee of his opposite leg when collecting a client's history. He stopped doing this around Muslim clients after being told that Muslims were offended when he exposed the sole of his foot (shoe) to their face. Which of the following was exhibited by the nurse when he changed his behavior? a. Cultural accommodation b. Cultural imposition c. Cultural repatterning d. Cultural skill

D Cultural skill is the effective integration of cultural knowledge and awareness to meet client needs—in this case, the clients need to not be offended by having the bottom of the nurse's foot or shoe in view of the client's face. The nurse using cultural skill makes sure nonverbal communication techniques take into consideration the client's use of body language and space. Cultural accommodation involves negotiation with clients to include aspects of their folk practices with the traditional health care system to implement essential treatment plans. Cultural imposition is the process of imposing one's values on others. Cultural repatterning is working with clients to make changes in their health practices if cultural behaviors are harmful or decrease their well-being.

A nurse manager wants to facilitate incorporation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the clinical setting. Which of the following would be the best strategy to accomplish this goal? a. Eliminate all protocols and standards that are not evidence based. b. Encourage group reflection on the ideals and expectations of nursing care. c. Refer agency nurses to Internet sources of research findings. d. Support nurses using practice-oriented research findings in decision making.

D EBP demands changes. It requires incorporating more practice-oriented research and more collaboration between clinicians and researchers. Emphasis should be on decision making using the varied sources of evidence. The environment and climate must be supportive in order to implement EBP. Rather than eliminating protocols and standards that are not evicence based, the nurse manager should make it a priority to begin to update these practices based on EBP. Self-reflection on one's own nursing practice and how EBP can be implemented would be more important than group reflection on the large ideals of nursing practice. Referring the nurses to the Internet for ideas is helpful only if evidence-based practice sites are accessed, and most Internet sites are not EBP sites.

A public health nurse has reviewed the objectives of Healthy People 2020. Which of the following should be the focus for programming in the community related to communicable diseases? a. Encouraging community members to engage in healthy behaviors b. Identifying high-risk sexual behaviors among community members c. Monitoring the sexual activity of adolescents d. Providing information about the hazards of multiple sexual partners

D Healthy People 2020 lists communicable disease as an area of focus including levels of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and sexually transmitted infections. One method to reduce the risk of acquiring a communicable disease is by the public health nurse providing information on the hazards of multiple sexual partners and street drug use. Encouraging "healthy behaviors" is not specific to the prevention of communicable diseases. Monitoring the sexual activity of adolescents only addresses one segment of the population, and montoring does not provide an active intervention for the nurse to complete to influence the problem. Identification of high-risk behaviors is part of the assessemnt of the community and may assist the nurse in knowing what programs to develop, but this would not assist in decreasing the rates of communicable disease.

A case manager advocates for a client by helping an insurer understand the client's needs and desires and by helping the client understand programs and benefits offered by the insurer. What role is the nurse? a. Arbitrator b. Systems allocator c. Mediator d. Negotiator

D Negotiating is a strategic process used to move conflicting parties toward an outcome. Parties must see the possibility of achieving an agreement and the costs of not achieving an agreement. As a systems allocator, the nurse distributes limited health care resources according to a plan or rationale. Mediating is the process of assisting parties to understand each other's concerns and to determine their conclusion of the issues. The mediator has no authority to decide, whereas an arbitrator is legally allowed to suggest an appropriate outcome.

Which of the following statements best describes an outcome of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997? a. Additional funding was provided to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). b. Individuals were able to keep their health insurance when moving from one place to another. c. Patient privacy and security of health information was enhanced. d. A prospective payment system for home health services was created.

D The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 had some shifts in payment with the stipulations related to home health. In an attempt to curb the rapid growth in spending on home health and financial fraud in that industry, the Health Care Financing Administration (now the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]) instituted prospective payment for home health services. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was intended to help people keep their health insurance when moving from one place to another as well as provide privacy and security of personal health information. The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created by Title XXI of the Social Security Act in 1998.

The management team of the Central County Community Health Agency wants to analyze the cost of homebound client services. Which of the following records are most likely to provide useful data? a. Clinical records b. Financial records c. Morbidity and mortality records d. Provider service records

D The provider service records include information about the numbers of clinic clients seen daily, home visits made daily, transportation and mileage, the provider's time spent with the client, and the amount and kinds of supplies used. The provider service record is completed on a daily basis by each provider and is summarized monthly and annually to indicate trends in health care activities and costs relative to personnel time, transportation, maintenance, and supplies. A clinical record is the client health record. This would contain health information for a single client, would not generally include clinic costs, and would be an inefficient source because it identifies service to only one individual. Financial records include extraneous items for the clinic as a whole. Extracting specific data will not be as easy, because they will be from the provider service record. Morbidity and mortality records would not be suitable in this instance.

Which of the following theories views the family as a whole with boundaries that are affected by the environment? a. Family developmental b. Exosystems c. Bioecological systems d. Family systems

D The theory that views the family as a whole with boundaries that are affected by the environment is the family systems theory. In this theory, the emphasis is on the whole rather than on individuals. Families are viewed from both a subsystem and suprasystem approach. The family developmental theory focuses on common tasks of family life and provides a longitudinal view of the family life cycle. The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. The definition of exosystems is found within the bioecological systems theory; these are the external environments that have an indirect influence on the family.

Which of the following infectious disease interventions best represents the use of secondary prevention? a. Clients with HIV infection are encouraged to use condoms to protect sexual partners. b. Clients with HIV infection are given medications to improve immunological response. c. Health care workers are encouraged to receive annual vaccinations for influenza. d. Health care workers are required to have a tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.

D Tuberculosis screening for health care workers is an example of secondary prevention. TB skin tests and chest X-rays are methods of tuberculosis screening. Encouraging clients with HIV to use condoms is an example of primary prevention, because the goal is to prevent exposure to the partner. Encouraging annual influenza vaccinations is also an example of primary prevention. Giving clients with HIV medications is an example of tertiary prevention, because the goal is to reduce complications in those already having the infection.

A public health nurse is compiling information about how to promote early detection of breast cancer in women. Which document would most likely provide useful information about this topic? a. The Future of Public Health b. Healthy People 2020 c. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act d. Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice

The Healthy People 2020 documents propose a national strategy to improve significantly the health of Americans by preventing or delaying the onset of major chronic illnesses, injuries, and infectious diseases. The disarray resulting from reduced political support, financing, and effectiveness is described in the The Future of Public Health. The Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice describes the processes of assessment, analysis, and planning that are carried out by the public health nurse. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act improved access to health insurance for Americans.

Which of the following are the primary goals of case management? (Select all that apply.) a. To ensure that care coordination occurs across the continuum b. To emphasize evidence-based clinical decision making c. To manage resource use and control expenses d. To stress the advantages and benefits of community-based care

a,b,c The goals in case management are to reduce institutional care while maintaining quality processes and satisfactory outcomes; manage resource use through protocols, evidence-based decision making, guideline use, and disease-management programs; and control expenses by managing care processes and outcomes. Case management involves more aspects of care than only care that occurs in the community. Thus, stressing the advantages and benefits of community-based care is not part of the primary goals of case management.

Which of the following actions would a nurse take when serving as an advocate for the community? (Select all that apply.) a. Asking questions related to health implications at policy meetings b. Calling the local health department to report problems at the hospital c. Serving as a source of information at public meetings d. Volunteering to serve on health-related committees

a,c,d Advocacy roles of the community-oriented nurse include attending policy meetings to obtain health-related information, holding public meetings (or serving on panels at meetings) to provide health-related information, serving on health-related committees, and informing local media about environmental hazards in the community. Calling the local health department to report problems at the hospital does not demonstrate the nurse advocating for the community as the hospital does not represent the entire community.

After finding several studies related to the clinical problem, a nurse knows the studies must be evaluated. Which of the following characteristics should be present in the literature? a. Federally supported multiagency clinical studies b. Multiple high-quality studies with large sample sizes and consistent findings c. Research studies done by multidisciplinary teams in multiple settings d. Controlled clinical trials

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A nurse is using the problem identification phase of the case management process. To which of the following phases of the nursing process does this correspond? a. Assessment phase b. Diagnosis phase c. Planning phase d. Implementation phase

b The diagnosis phase of the nursing process is analogous to the identification of the problem in the case management process. It is during this phase that the case manager determines conclusions based on the assessment. During the assessment phase, the nurse develops networks with the target population and disseminates written materials. In the planning phase, the nurse validates and prioritizes problems with all participants. When working through the implementation phase, the nurse contacts providers and negotiates contracts and services.

Which of the following disasters would implement disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs)? (Select all that apply.) a. Disaster that covers a broad geographic area b. Disaster that is beyond the coping capabilities of the affected state c. Disaster that may result in substantial health and medical problems d. Disaster that may cause a large number of deaths and/or injuries

b,c,d A presidentially declared disaster is one that requires implementation of disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs) because the disaster exceeds the capabilities of the involved state(s) to provide a timely and effective response. Such a disaster has the potential to cause a substantial number of deaths or injuries; substantial health and medical problems; or significant damage to the economic and physical infrastructure. The disaster may not cover a broad geographic area. The criteria for use of DMATs is that the disaster exceeds the capabilities of the involved state to provide a timely and effective response. This could occur in a small geographic area.

Which of the following describes the purpose of surveillance systems today? (Select all that apply.) a. To obtain data used to fight for increased budgets from taxpayers b. To evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs c. To monitor and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases d. To note and help prevent occupational exposure and diseases

b,c,d Although surveillance was initially devoted to monitoring and reducing the spread of infectious diseases, it is now used to monitor and reduce chronic diseases and injuries, as well as environmental and occupational exposures. With tight budgets, public health workers must know which programs should be developed and continued based on the most commonly occurring public health problems. Evaluation of the effectiveness of programs requires valid and reliable data. With limited budgets, suveillance systems are important. The taxpayer money should be used in the most effective and efficient ways possible. This involves monitoring the effectiveness of health programming, not asking for increased budgets from taxpayers.

The leader of an Alzheimer's support group surveys the members of the group to determine the best time for the group to meet. Which of the following norms is being supported through this action? a. Group norms b. Task norms c. Maintenance norms d. Reality norms

c Maintenance norms create group pressure to affirm members and maintain their comfort. Maintenance behaviors include identifying the social and psychological tensions of members and taking steps to support those members at high-stress times. Maintenance norms often refer to things such as scheduling meetings at convenient times and in an accessible and comfortable space. Group norms set the standards for the group members' behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions. Task norms are the commitmetn to return to the central goals of the group. Reality norms occur when members reinforce or challenge and correct their ideas of what is real.

A nurse is assessing the structure of a community's health. Which of the following data will the nurse examine? a. The community's commitment to health b. Health risk profiles of selected aggregates c. Statistics of morbidity and mortality in comparison with similar communities d. Treatment and service use patterns from local health agencies and care providers

d Community health, when viewed from the structure of the community, is usually defined in terms of community characteristics, as well as services and resources. Indicators used to measure community health services and resources include service use patterns, treatment data from various health agencies, and provider/client ratios. The community's commitment to health is part of the process dimension of the community. Health risk profiles and vital statistics are part of the status dimension of the community.

A nurse is assessing a community to determine the feasibility of implementing a new program on bike safety for youth in the community. Which of the following aspects should the nurse investigate to make this determination? a. Whether the community, especially agency clients, desire a program b. Whether local politicians support the agency's idea for a program c. Whether agency professionals think a program is needed d. Whether all involved support the need for such a program

d Feasibility means the program's viability, practicality, achievability, or likelihood of success. Everyone involved must be supportive for a program to succeed. What people think about the need for a program, or program feasibility, might differ among health providers, agency administrators, policymakers, and potential clients. Thus, it is important to get all who are involved to support the program.