Populations virtual sim quizzes (modules 1, 6, 5)

The community/public health nurse is completing a home safety assessment for an elderly adult at the request of his children. Which of the following questions are appropriate for this type of assessment? (Select all that apply) A) "is a telephone readily available at all times in case of emergency?" B) "are there laundry facilities available?" C) "are there nightlights located in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom?" D) "are there grab bars in the bathroom by the toilet and in the bathtub/shower area?" E) "is the stove gas or electric?"

A) "is a telephone readily available at all times in case of emergency?" C) "are there nightlights located in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom?" D) "are there grab bars in the bathroom by the toilet and in the bathtub/shower area?"

The community /public health nurse is providing immunization teaching to a group of senior citizens. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching? A) "the pneumococcal vaccine is more effective if I get it every year." B) "I will need to get the influenza vaccine annually." C) "It is important that I keep my tetanus immunization updated at least every 10 years." D) "I need to get the herpes zoster vaccine just once".

A) "the pneumococcal vaccine is more effective if I get it every year."

When considering safety for the elders in the community, which statement(s) are true? (select all that apply) A) Elderly people are at greater risk for pedestrian injuries. B) Elderly people are at higher risk for problems with excessive heat and cold temperatures. C) Elderly people are at higher risk for being a victim of a crime by a stranger. D) Elderly people are at higher risk for injury caused by auto accidents.

A) Elderly people are at greater risk for pedestrian injuries. B) Elderly people are at higher risk for problems with excessive heat and cold temperatures. D) Elderly people are at higher risk for injury caused by auto accidents.

Which of the following is considered the core unit of service in public health nursing? A) Family B) Community C) Individual D) System

A) Family

The practice of family nursing includes which of the following novels of focus (select all that apply) A) Family members interacting with the environment B) Family members interacting with each other C) Family members interacting with clinicians D) Family members as context for individual health concerns

A) Family members interacting with the environment B) Family members interacting with each other D) Family members as context for individual health concerns

The community/public health nurse reviews the eco map for a family. A line with harsh marks (or a jagged line) is noted between the family and a circle that is labeled "housing". The community/public health nurse correctly interprets the relationships with housing as: A) Stressful B) Strong flow back and forth C) Strong and healthy D) Tenuous

A) Stressful

Approximately 1/3 of people over age 65 in the U.S. experience falls each year. Which of the following are the most common reasons for falls in those over age 65? (select all that apply) A) drug interactions B) proper lighting in the home C) environmental hazards D) poor vision E) problems with balance

A) drug interactions C) environmental hazards D) poor vision E) problems with balance

Universal design features for the home environment contain components that work well for all age ranges. Such design features include which of the following: (select all that apply) A) non-slip floors, bathtubs, and showers B) at least one "no-step" entry to the home C) door handles and faucets that require twisting to operate D) three-foot wide corridors that are free from hazards and steps connecting all rooms E) windows that crank open and closed

A) non-slip floors, bathtubs, and showers B) at least one "no-step" entry to the home D) three-foot wide corridors that are free from hazards and steps connecting all rooms

Public and community health nursing interventions focus on: A. Decreasing inequities that affect population health. B. Making observations about living situations. C. Encouraging private school education. D. Reporting crime statistics in the community.

A. Decreasing inequities that affect population health.

According to Health People 2020, social determinants of health should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Exposure to crime and violence. B. Air quality. C. Having one's own bedroom. D. Quality of schools. E. Access to affordable transportation.

A. Exposure to crime and violence. B. Air quality. D. Quality of schools. E. Access to affordable transportation.

The community/public health nurse is teaching a nursing student about factors that promote successful inter professional collaboration. The nurse confirms appropriate understanding of inter professional collaboration when the student states which of the following? (select all that apply): A) "Interprofessional collaboration is an excellent goal, but rarely attained" B) "Interprofessional collaboration requires mutual respect and trust" C) "Each healthcare profession has information the others need to promote better outcomes" D) "Interprofessional collaboration involves supervision"

B) "Interprofessional collaboration requires mutual respect and trust" C) "Each healthcare profession has information the others need to promote better outcomes"

When presenting a workshop at a community center, you overhear 2 community/public health nurses talking. Which of the following statements by the nurses are misconceptions of the elderly people? (select all that apply) A) "just like younger people, older adults are capable of learning new things" B) "it is normal for older adults to become childlike, forgetful, and confused." C) "many older adults live very full lives, and engage in volunteering, exercising, and traveling." D) "as a person ages, his/her personality remains fairly constant" E) "as people get older, they naturally withdrawal from activities and become sedentary."

B) "it is normal for older adults to become childlike, forgetful, and confused." E) "as people get older, they naturally withdrawal from activities and become sedentary."

The community/public health nurse is teaching a nursing student about the definition of family in the context of family nursing. The nurse confirms good understanding of "family" in the context of family nursing when the student states which of the following? (select all that apply): A) Family members are limited to those related by blood, marriage, or adoption B) Family is 2 or more people joined by a common bond C) Family are those who live in a dwelling place/home together D) Family is who the family says they are

B) Family is 2 or more people joined by a common bond D) Family is who the family says they are

Which of the following most closely describes the rational for drawing a genogram? A) To use as an ice-breaker for communication with family members B) To depict medical hx of family members C) To see if the client has risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes D) To depict connections between the family and the community

B) To depict medical hx of family members

Community/public health nurses make a significant contribution to the health of senior citizens in communities. The nurse's role of educator, in particular, is an important role. Which of the following are important topics for educating senior citizens? (select all that apply) A) Global health B) Home safety C) Medication management D) Parenting E) Advance directives planning F) Proper nutrition and regular exercise G) Family planning

B) home safety C) Medication management E) Advance directives planning F) Proper nutrition and regular exercise

Which of the following are nursing actions that correlate with the assessment phase of the nursing process in community health settings? (Select all that apply). A. Formulate interventions based on data. B. Conduct a windshield survey. C. Develop an evaluation plan. D. Mail community surveys to residents. E. Carry out focus group interviews.

B. Conduct a windshield survey. D. Mail community surveys to residents. E. Carry out focus group interviews.

Which of the following factors contribute to health disparities? (Select all that apply). A. Type II diabetes mellitus B. Food deserts C. Discrimination D. Hypertension E. Poverty

B. Food deserts C. Discrimination E. Poverty

Which of the following are common data sources for a community assessment? (Select all that apply.) A. Editorials in the local newspaper. B. Governmental data sets. C. School nurse interviews. D. Town hall meetings. E. State health department statistics

B. Governmental data sets. C. School nurse interviews. D. Town hall meetings. E. State health department statistics

The community assessment process directly contributes data for development of community interventions that correlate best with which of the following interventions noted on the Public Health Interventions Wheel? A. Case management B. Outreach C. Delegated functions D. Counseling

B. Outreach

Which of the following visual analogies most closely resembles the family as a system? A) A thunderstorm B) A river C) A mobile D) An airplane

C) A mobile

Which of the following is true regarding strengths-based nursing? A) Inconsistent with modern medicine B) Cannot be used with unconscious patterns C) Empowers patients to help themselves D) Is a reactive approach to care delivery

C) Empowers patients to help themselves

Which level of prevention is applied when working with a family that has suffered a crisis, such as the loss of their home to a fire or flood? A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Quaternary prevention

C) Tertiary prevention

Of the following, which factor is least likely to contribute to mental health concerns related to teen mothering? A) Hx of childhood sexual abuse B) Chronic stress C) Young age D) Family instability while growing up

C) Young age

The community/public health nurse is assessing the home environment of an elderly person who has been cared for and supported by his adult daughter. The nurse finds unsanitary living conditions, minimal food supplies, and a thermostat that is set to 64 degrees F. This is an example of: A) a busy caregiver B) environmental neglect C) elder neglect D) elder exploitation

C) elder neglect

The community/public health nurse is working with a senior living apartment complex to provide osteoporosis screening to residents. Which level of prevention would the nurse be implementing? A) community B) tertiary C) secondary D) primary

C) secondary

Strengths-based nursing is focused on which of the following principles? A. Praise, dependence, and timeliness. B. Self-care, economic independence, and making better choices. C. Empowerment, self-efficacy, and hope. D. Sharing, joint decision-making, and mutual goal setting.

C. Empowerment, self-efficacy, and hope.

Why is volunteering as a nurse in an at-risk community an important activity? Choose the best answer. A. Volunteering is inexpensive and easy to coordinate. B. Volunteering makes the nurse feel empowered. C. Volunteering as a nurse ensures that more people are assisted when needed. D. Volunteering as a nurse brings low-cost medical and nursing expertise to the at-risk community.

D. Volunteering as a nurse brings low-cost medical and nursing expertise to the at-risk community.

A community/public health nurse is teaching a generally healthy group of elders about fall risks. Which level of prevention is the nurse implementing? A) community B) secondary C) tertiary D) primary

D) primary

Health inequities often emerge among racial and ethnic groups. Which of the following races/ethnicities experience a higher prevalence of low birth weight babies? A. Hispanics B. Whites C. Asians D. Blacks

D. Blacks

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a windshield survey? A. Determine the psychosocial and environmental assets of a community. B. Help the nurse understand the extent of the healthcare resources within the community. C. Identify the transportation and mobility needs of the community. D. Provide familiarity and context to the nurse who is new to a community and its members.

D. Provide familiarity and context to the nurse who is new to a community and its members.