pop exam 2
Genogram has to do with what?
Genetics
what would you focus on with family health visits during a divorce?
*Family education* What stage family is in? What issues are they facing? What are their resources? What resources need to be provided?
interactional framework is family as a unit of __________________ personalities
interacting
A nurse is reviewing a client's chart. Which of the following tools would assist the nurse in identifying family relationships and patterns? A. Ecomap B. Genogram C. Family APGAR D. Family SCREEM
B. Genogram
Where did the migrant farm workers contract mumps? A. Grocery Store B. Birthday party C. Social dance D. Schools
C. Social dance
Developmental framework is the life cycle ___________
perspective
What is the ecological model of health?
used to illustrate the determinants of health
Developmental task is the examination of members changing roles and tasks in each progressive what?
Life cycle stage
What is key when families are going through a divorce?
EMPATHY!!
A public health nurse is conducting research about the scope of practice for public health nurses. Which of the following is responsible for establishing the scope of practice for nurses? A. Lawmakers B. Code of Ethics C. The community D. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
A. Lawmakers
A community health nurse is researching health policy administration. The nurse should identify that which of the following is administered at the state government level? A. Medicaid B. Food and drug regulation C.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs D. The Bureau of Indian Affairs
A. Medicaid
A nurse is researching an electronic database for the cost of taxpayer funded Medicare expenses. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the amount of taxpayer funded Medicare expenses in 2019? A. 799.4 billion dollars B. 1.9 trillion dollars C. 229 million dollars D. 500 billion dollars
A. 799.4 billion dollars
what is a strengthening technique you could use do for empowerment?
Focusing on the positive
Interactional framework has emphasis on what five things?
communication roles conflict coping decision-making process
What is empowerment?
Realizing that the family has their own way of functioning that existed before you entered their realm
Ecosystems
community of plants, animals, organisms and nonliving environment in which they live in
A community health nurse is giving a presentation to a group of students about collecting data on a community's environments. Which of the following environments should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Physical B. Social C. Global D. State E. Occupational
A. Physical B. Social E. Occupational
what are the 6 basic family functions?
-Providing affection, safety and security -Instilling and developing identity -Promoting affiliation with community -Providing socialization= rules/behaviors -Establishing controls
A nurse is completing a genogram on a client. Which of the following should the nurse expect to learn about the client from the genogram? A. Family structures, major family events, conflicts, and family patterns B. The strength of family relationships in the community C. The primary language of the client D. The ability of the family to respond to challenges and crisis
A. Family structures, major family events, conflicts, and family patterns
A community health nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about emotional phases experienced during a disaster. Place the emotional phases of a disaster in the correct order. (Move the phases into the box on the right, placing them in the order they are experienced. Use all the phases.) -Reconstruction phase -Honeymoon phase -Heroic phase -Disillusionment phase
-Heroic phase -Honeymoon phase -Disillusionment phase -Reconstruction phase
A nurse is reviewing the history of U.S. health care reforms. The nurse should identify that the following reforms were implemented in what order? (Move the options into the box on the right, placing them in the order of earliest to most recent. Use all the options.) -Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) -Medicare -Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) -Affordable Care Act (ACA)
-Medicare -Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) -Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) -Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A nurse is reviewing the harmful effects the environment can have on human health. Which of the following health conditions should the nurse attribute to environmental factors? (Select all that apply.) A. Cancer B. Asthma C. Allergies D. Cystic Fibrosis E. Chlamydia
A. Cancer B. Asthma C. Allergies
A nurse is working in a community clinic and observes that numerous clients have come to the clinic reporting nausea, vomiting, and blisters on their skin. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect? A. Smallpox B. Tuberculosis C. Radiation exposure D. Sarin exposure
C. Radiation exposure
A public health nurse is researching information from governmental organizations to guide evidence-based practice. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a governmental organization? A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B. American Red Cross C. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry D. United Health Group
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The nurse is promoting the principle of social justice according to Healthy People 2030. What are the goals to address social justice? (Select all that apply) A. Elimination of health disparities B. Create health environments C. Decrease government funding D. Open agencies for profit E. Improve access to care
A. Elimination of health disparities B. Create health environments E. Improve access to care
A public health nurse is working with a group of clients who are concerned about malaria in their town. They ask the nurse about effective ways to help prevent the spread of malaria. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest? A. Use insecticide-treated mosquito nets. B. Stay indoors and seal windows, doors, and screens. C. Build bat houses to attract bats that will eat the mosquitos. D. Have open bonfires nightly to deter mosquitos.
A. Use insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
Which of the following are examples of natural disasters? (Select all that apply.) A. Earthquakes B. Acts of terrorism C. Hurricanes D. Sinkholes E. Blizzards
A. Earthquakes C. Hurricanes D. Sinkholes E. Blizzards
A nurse manager is discussing primary preventive measures to reduce infection rates with another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an example of a primary preventative measure? (Select all that apply.) A. Ensure that hand sanitizer is located throughout the facility. B. Promote social distancing during activities. C. Educate about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). D. Isolate individuals who have illness. E. Test individuals who have been exposed to the infection.
A. Ensure that hand sanitizer is located throughout the facility. B. Promote social distancing during activities. C. Educate about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
A nurse is working at a local school when a possible gas leak occurs in the building during lunch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Evacuate everyone from the building. B. Shelter everyone in place. C. Lock everyone down in the building. D. Dismiss students immediately after lunch.
A. Evacuate everyone from the building.
A nurse is working with a client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse recommends that the client and their family attend diabetes education classes. Which of the following theories will assist the nurse in determining whether the client and their family will be receptive to this recommendation? A. Family life cycle theory B. Family systems theory C. Biological ecosystems theory D. Modeling and role modeling theory
A. Family life cycle theory
A public health nurse is beginning to work in a new community to improve their environmental health. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Conduct a windshield survey of the community. B. Engage community members in litter hikes to pick up trash C. Conduct educational sessions regarding lead paint in older homes. D. Evaluate the availability and reliability of public transportation in the community.
A. Conduct a windshield survey of the community.
A nurse is speaking with a client who wants to know the name of the chemical compound used to kill mice. Which of the following terms should the nurse provide? A. Insecticide B. Herbicide C. Rodenticide D. Fungicide
C. Rodenticide
A nurse is teaching a client about Medicare Part D. The nurse should include that this program covers which of the following? A. Inpatient hospital stays B. Visits to primary care providers C. Home health visits D. Prescription medications
D. Prescription medications
A nurse notices on a client's intake form that there is a history of heart disease in their family. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse identify this information as? A. Behavioral B. Environmental C. Biological D. Cultural
C. Biological
A nurse is discussing the domains within the Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing by the International Council of Nurses with a group of nurses. In which of the following domains should the nurse include the action of reporting an event that might indicate an emergency? A. Assessment B. Intervention C. Recovery D. Communication
A. Assessment
A community health nurse is at the site of a mass casualty incident and is triaging victims. The nurse is evaluating an adult victim who is unconscious and not breathing spontaneously. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Reposition the victim's airway. B. Tag the victim with the color black. C. Check the victim's radial pulse. D. Place the victim in a side-lying position.
A. Reposition the victim's airway.
A nurse is using an electronic database to research government funding of health care. What percentage of public health care in the United States should the nurse identify as being funded by the gross domestic product (GDP)? A. 25% B. 17% C. 53% D. 11%
B. 17%
A nurse is reviewing the history of government-funded health programs in the U.S. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the president who enacted law to create the Medicare program in 1965? A. John F. Kennedy B. Lyndon B. Johnson C. Richard M. Nixon D. Dwight D. Eisenhower
B. Lyndon B. Johnson
A nurse is reviewing the impact of U.S. Census Bureau data on health care funding. The nurse should identify that which of the following are affected by census data? (Select all that apply.) A. Health savings accounts B. Medicaid C. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) D.Medicare E.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B. Medicaid C. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) D.Medicare
A nurse in a community clinic is teaching a parent about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. "My 18-year-old is eligible for CHIP." B. Medicaid is for elderly people only." C. My employer will withhold a portion of my pay for CHIP." D. "We have to enroll in Medicaid to be eligible for CHIP." E. "We can use CHIP for primary care and hospital care."
A. "My 18-year-old is eligible for CHIP." E. "We can use CHIP for primary care and hospital care."
A nurse is discussing eligibility for Medicare coverage with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of a client who would be eligible for Medicare coverage? (Select all that apply.) A. A 60-year-old client who has a disability B. A client who is 70 years old C. A young adult client who has chronic kidney disease D. A middle adult client who is the head of household and has income below poverty level E.A 20-year-old client who is seeking asylum
A. A 60-year-old client who has a disability B. A client who is 70 years old C. A young adult client who has chronic kidney disease
A nurse understands a family operates as a unit and that what impacts one family member can impact all members. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as significant in relation to the family systems theory? A. A family member in the household was recently diagnosed with cancer. B. The client has an elevated blood pressure reading today. C. The client has recently quit smoking. D. The family has recently obtained a pet.
A. A family member in the household was recently diagnosed with cancer.
A nurse is caring for a 36-year-old client in a health clinic and notices that the client's genogram shows their mother had a history of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Ask the client if they smoke. B. Explain to the client that their 12-year-old daughter will not be at an increased risk of breast cancer. C. Discuss with the client that they are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer. D. Show the client a video of how to perform a breast self-examination. E. Report this data to the state health department.
A. Ask the client if they smoke. C. Discuss with the client that they are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer. D. Show the client a video of how to perform a breast self-examination.
A nurse is reviewing potential environmental exposures with a group of public health nurses. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse include in the review as recommended by the CDC due to these exposures? (Select all that apply.) A. Hepatitis B B. Hepatitis A C. Influenza D. MMR E. Pneumonia.
A. Hepatitis B C. Influenza D. MMR
A community health nurse is helping community members with their disaster planning. Which of the following are obiectives of Healthy People 2030 regarding disaster preparedness? (Select all that apply.) A. Increase awareness of local evacuation plans. B. Decrease the number of human-made disasters that occur each year. C. Increase the number of evacuation routes and shelters. D. Increase the number of individuals who have a disaster plan. E. Increase the number of individuals who are prepared for a disease outbreak.
A. Increase awareness of local evacuation plans. D. Increase the number of individuals who have a disaster plan. E. Increase the number of individuals who are prepared for a disease outbreak.
A nurse is reviewing health coverage programs with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a public sector health care program that provides coverage to clients over 65 years old? A. Medicare B. Affordable Care Act (ACA) C. Health saving accounts (HSA) D. United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
A. Medicare
A nurse is speaking with a client who is preparing to go on vacation in Africa. The client wants to know the name of the disease that is passed from mosquitos to humans. Which of the following diseases should the nurse identify? A. Ebola B. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) C. Malaria D. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
C. Malaria
A public health nurse is planning to obtain a grant to implement a community-wide nutrition program. To which of the following organizations should the nurse apply? (Select all that apply.) A. National Institutes of Health (NIH) B. A diagnosis-related group (DRG) C. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HAHPS) D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) E. United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRS)
A. National Institutes of Health (NIH). E. United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRS)
An occupational health nurse is developing workplace wellness programs for which employees can use their health savings account as a form of payment. Which of the following programs should the nurse identify as an example of a secondary prevention intervention? A. Online nutrition education for employees who have new onset of hypertension B. Onsite exercise program for employees at risk for developing hypertension C. Online healthy cooking program for employees at risk for prevent chronic conditions D. Onsite rehabilitation for employees who have had cardiac surgery
A. Online nutrition education for employees who have new onset of hypertension
A community health nurse is reviewing disaster preparedness. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take when providing care during a disaster? (Select all that apply.) A. Perform ongoing data collection as the disaster situation evolves. B. Practice the principle of utilitarianism when responding to a disaster. C. Intervene as needed to provide care to others, even if the action is outside the nurse's scope of practice. D. Report potential risks concerning safety and security to disaster response supervisors. E. Consider the need for their own physical and psychological support.
A. Perform ongoing data collection as the disaster situation evolves. B. Practice the principle of utilitarianism when responding to a disaster. D. Report potential risks concerning safety and security to disaster response supervisors. E. Consider the need for their own physical and psychological support.
A nurse is discussing disaster preparedness and response with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing schools and places of worship? (Select all that apply.) A. Public schools provide disaster preparedness education to students. B. Places of worship receive state funding to provide disaster preparedness community education. C. Places of worship can be used as sites for shelter during a disaster. D. Private schools do not provide disaster drills for students because they are not federally funded. E. Places of worship often provide food and supplies following a disaster.
A. Public schools provide disaster preparedness education to students. C. Places of worship can be used as sites for shelter during a disaster. E. Places of worship often provide food and supplies following a disaster.
A family has set goals and action steps for meeting an identified problem. Which of the following steps should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Refer the family to community resources and agencies. B. Develop a family-nurse contract. C. Review the goals and action steps and change those that do not seem realistic. D. Add additional goals and objectives based on what the provider thinks the family needs. E. Schedule the family's next visit.
A. Refer the family to community resources and agencies. B. Develop a family-nurse contract. E. Schedule the family's next visit.
Which statement is true regarding the effectiveness of the rural health nurse? A. The opportunity to affect positive change to the rural health care system is greater due to its smaller size. B. Most care is provided by teams of public health nurses C. With a small population of clients, there is less of a need to prioritize client care
A. The opportunity to affect positive change to the rural health care system is greater due to its smaller size.
A nurse is caring for a client who frequently uses pesticides. The nurse should understand that which of following is true about pesticides? (Select all that apply.) A. They can cause illness through genetic mutations or cancer development. B. They can enter the air and cause lung irritation when inhaled. C. They are harmless. D. They are part of a natural environment. E. Their residue seeps into the ground and can harm drinking water.
A. They can cause illness through genetic mutations or cancer development. B. They can enter the air and cause lung irritation when inhaled. E. Their residue seeps into the ground and can harm drinking water.
A community health nurse is reviewing the acts and initiatives that have been adopted to improve disaster preparedness and response. The nurse should identify that which of the following describes the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS)? A. it is an initiative that keeps disaster preparedness efforts separated by state to reduce confusion B. It is a collective effort of governments and includes national, state, territorial, and local agencies. C. Its focus is on naturally-occurring disasters, not human-made disasters. D. It addresses only the aftermath of national emergencies and disasters.
B. It is a collective effort of governments and includes national, state, territorial, and local agencies.
A community health nurse is leading a group of nurse volunteers to help with a mass casualty disaster. Which of the following actions is the priority for the volunteers to take? A. Evacuate the area from one end to the other. B. Keep individuals safe and remove those in harm's way. C. Take detailed summaries from wounded people about the events that occurred. D. Perform debriefing exercises.
B. Keep individuals safe and remove those in harm's way.
A community health nurse is discussing disasters with a group of new nurses. Which of the following statements by one of the new nurses indicates an understanding of the information? A. "Human-made disasters are always intentional." B. "Disasters often overwhelm the availability of local resources." C. "Mass casualty incidents are always the result of human-made events." D. "Disasters affect everyone equally.
B. "Disasters often overwhelm the availability of local resources."
A community health nurse is triaging victims at the site of a mass casualty incident. Which of the following victims should the nurse tag with the color red? (Select all that apply.) A. A victim who has multiple facial lacerations and is able to walk B. A child victim who is unconscious and breathing spontaneously C. A victim who has a broken wrist and states that they are "ok" D. A victim who is conscious, has a sucking chest wound, and is breathing spontaneously E. A victim who has an open head injury and agonal breathing
B. A child victim who is unconscious and breathing spontaneously D. A victim who is conscious, has a sucking chest wound, and is breathing spontaneously
A nurse is collecting data on a 19-year-old client and notices that the client is up-to-date on immunizations. Which of the following family functions does this meet? A. Physical function B. Health promotion and self-care function C. Affective nurturance function D. Socialization function
B. Health promotion and self-care function
Which activity demonstrates that a CHN is focusing on a known occupational risk for an agriculture rural population? A. Advocating for an increase in funds to support public transportation B. Organizing an inter professional task force that focuses on air quality control C. Providing mental health staff to conduct depression support groups D. Conducting a housing needs survey that focuses on water and electricity availability
B. Organizing an inter professional task force that focuses on air quality control
An occupational health nurse is evaluating the cost-effectiveness of interventions that were implemented to decrease sick days during flu season. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a secondary prevention intervention? A. Provide onsite influenza vaccination clinics B. Provide testing for influenza at the employee health clinic C. Place hand washing posters throughout the workplace D. Offer discounted medications to manage influenza symptoms
B. Provide testing for influenza at the employee health clinic
A home care nurse is visiting a client and their family to conduct an environmental assessment of their home. The nurse discovers peeling paint on the walls in the home which is over 50 years old. Using the nursing process, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A. Have everyone in the home have a BLL test done. B. Review the data and make a hypothesis regarding the potential for lead in the home. C. Work with the family to develop realistic goals to deal with the peeling paint in the home. D. Determine if the goals will need to be modified to achieve an improved health outcome.
B. Review the data and make a hypothesis regarding the potential for lead in the home.
A public health nurse is preparing a presentation about health care resources. Which of the following organizations should the nurse include as an example of a health care resource in the public sector? A. American Red Cross (ARC) B. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) C. Shriners Hospitals for Children D. Physician-owned outpatient surgery clinics
B. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
A team of public health nurses is discussing a new health care law. The nurses should identify that which of the following entities is responsible for passing laws related to health care? A. The judicial branch B. The legislative branch C. The executive branch D. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
B. The legislative branch
A team of public health nurses is delivering a presentation to community leaders about funding for health care programs. Which of the following organization's data should the team include during the presentation as having a direct effect on funding? A. Health care savings account B. U.s. Census Bureau C. U.s. Department of Health and Human Services D.Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HAHPS)
B. U.s. Census Bureau
A nurse is reviewing community partnerships to help identify resources for families in the community. Which of the following is an example of a community partnership the nurse should expect? A. Working with the local news media B. Working with elected officials C. Creating a blog for community members D. Creating a health newsletter for community members
B. Working with elected officials
A community health nurse is reporting to community leaders about the effects of health policies that have been implemented. Which statement should the nurse make when describing the purpose of health policies? A. A health policy guarantees the protection of the health of community members. B. A health policy provides a theoretical framework for the protection of the health of vulnerable populations. C. A health policy involves intentional actions to influence health outcomes in the community. D. A health policy is categorized by the levels of prevention used by health care workers to achieve health outcomes.
C. A health policy involves intentional actions to influence health outcomes in the community.
A nurse is reviewing private sector health insurance options. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of private sector health insurance? A. TRICARE B. Medicaid C. Employer-sponsored health plan D. Medicare
C. Employer-sponsored health plan
A nurse should understand that which of the following is an example of the socialization family function and structure? A. Family members learning how to budget and spend wisely B. Family members learning about relationship boundaries C. Family members learning how to interact with other members of society D. Family members learning how to take care of their health
C. Family members learning how to interact with other members of society
A nurse notices that the age and gender of each family member has been recorded in a client's chart. This information is a characteristic of which of the following? A. Family function B. Family dysfunction C. Family structure D. Family characteristics
C. Family structure
A community health nurse identifies clients who have potentially been exposed to a communicable disease during a disaster. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Have a discussion with the clients about their exposure to the communicable disease. B. Schedule the clients for laboratory and diagnostic testing. C. Isolate the clients away from others who have not been exposed. D. Refer the clients to an infectious disease specialist.
C. Isolate the clients away from others who have not been exposed.
A nurse is teaching about health insurance options with a young adult client who has recently become disabled. The nurse should identify that the client's disability might make them eligible for which of the following health insurance programs? A. Diagnosis-related group (DRG) B. United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) C. Medicare D.TRICARE
C. Medicare
A public health nurse is collaborating with city officials to implement community sponsored programs to decrease health care costs for all. Which of the following types of health program services should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.) A. Diagnosis-related groups B. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) C. Secondary prevention interventions D. Tertiary prevention interventions E. Primary prevention interventions
C. Secondary prevention interventions D. Tertiary prevention interventions E. Primary prevention interventions
A nurse is sharing information with a group of newly licensed nurses about public sector health programs. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the source of funding for Medicare? A. Office of the President B. Contributions from Congress C. Taxpayer contributions D. Accounts established by corporations
C. Taxpayer contributions
A home health nurse is preparing to make a referral to a diabetes educator for a client who has had several hospital readmissions regarding their diabetes and has developed a diabetic foot ulcer. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following types of prevention? A. Primary prevention B. Secondary prevention C. Tertiary prevention D. Quaternary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
A nurse is communicating the definition of a genogram to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to define a genogram? A. "A genogram is a tool for assessing the resources a family possesses to deal with challenges or a crisis." B. "A genogram is a visual illustration of the family in relation to other systems within the community, such as school, health care entities, work, and other social communities." C. "A genogram is a tool that is useful for assessing the ability of the family to respond to challenges and crises they may face." D. "A genogram contains all the information in a typical family tree, and also has details about family structure, timelines of major family events, conflicts, and documentation of family patterns."
D. "A genogram contains all the information in a typical family tree, and also has details about family structure, timelines of major family events, conflicts, and documentation of family patterns."
A nurse case manager is teaching a client about Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "The HSA must be set up through my bank." B. "The HSA is funded by the government." C. "The HSA will be funded after taxes are withdrawn from my paycheck." D. "The HSA can be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses."
D. "The HSA can be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses."
A community health nurse is assisting with disaster preparedness and is following the eight domains of Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing by the International Council of Nurses. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as part of the domain of intervention? A. Obtaining a translator when caring for clients who speak a different language than the nurse B. Participating in drills with other community members C. Updating a community's disaster plans and policies D. Collaborating with disaster response team members to provide surge capacity care
D. Collaborating with disaster response team members to provide surge capacity care
A community health nurse is asking a client about any potential lead exposure that could affect children in the community. Which of the following techniques is the nurse using? A. Windshield survey B. Air Quality Index C. Blood lead level D. Environmental health assessment
D. Environmental health assessment
A nurse is working with a family in which a few members have a chronic disease. Which of the following tools should the nurse use to gain insight into the strengths and vulnerabilities of a family who has chronic disease? A. Family APGAR B. Family genogram C. Family ecomap D. Family SCREEM
D. Family SCREEM
A community health nurse is educating a community group about regulation of health care in the public sector. Which of the following entities should the nurse describe as making the majority of decisions about health care regulation in the public sector? A. Large corporations B. Employer-based health plans C. Small businesses D. Federal government
D. Federal government
The community health nurse is conducting an assessment to determine the rates of poverty within the counties in various communities. Which statement reflects the difference when comparing urban and rural communities? A. There is a narrow income gap between rural and urban communities B. Rural communities are primarily made up of migrant workers C. Cars are essential to urban communities D. Poverty is two times greater in urban communities
D. Poverty is two times greater in urban communities
A community health nurse is teaching a group of new nurses about their role in the recovery phase of the disaster management cycle. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Identify vulnerabilities in the community. B. Educate community members on stockpiling food, water, and medication. C. Mobilize first responders to a disaster site. D. Refer community members to mental health services.
D. Refer community members to mental health services.
A public health nurse is delivering a presentation about health care resources. Which of the following organizations should the nurse include as an example of a health care resource in the private sector? A. Department of Veterans Affairs B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. National Institutes of Health (NIH) D. St. Jude Children's Network
D. St. Jude Children's Network
A public health nurse is reviewing newly approved vaccines for prevention of a communicable disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following entities is responsible for the approval of manufactured pharmaceuticals? A. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) B. The American Medical Association (AMA) C. Pharmaceutical companies D. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A public health nurse is reviewing characteristics common to health care organizations in both the public and private sector. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a similarity between public and private healticare organizations? A. Their budgets are determined by federal law. B. Their funding is primarily generated by income from providing goods and services. C. They have no legal constraints on funding. D. They are subject to governmental oversight.
D. They are subject to governmental oversight.
A nurse is discussing terms used to describe environmental influences with a client. The nurse should include that which of the following terms describes an environmental influence that occurs prior to an agent reaching a host? A. Secondary B. Tertiary C. Downstream D. Upstream
D. Upstream
A public health nurse is discussing the principle of utilitarianism when responding to a disaster with a group of nurses. Which of the following actions is an example of utilitarianism? A. Reusing personal protective equipment (PPE) to increase its availability B. Providing care to the youngest victims first C. Providing treatment to victims in the order of their arrival to the emergency department (ED) D. Using resources on victims who are more likely to survive
D. Using resources on victims who are more likely to survive