ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH FIN EX

1. During a home health visit a school age child who has muscular dystrophy confides in the nurse that he was struck by his parents. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANS 2. check the child for injuries 2. a nurse is planning a program about healthy eating at an elementary school where most students select French fries and pizza at lunch every day. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? - CORRECT ANS 4. determine student'...

A PHN is developing a visual health program by using a community oriented approach. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANS consult with the local school nurse to schedule yearly vision screenings A home health nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer. Which of the following assmnt findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is coping effectively? - CORRECT ANS makes eye contact A community health nurse is teaching a c...

Community Health Nursing Theories - Nightingale's Theory of Environment - Health Belief Model - Likelihood of Taking Action Factors - CORRECT ANS *Nightingale's Theory of Environment*: Focuses on impact of a person's environment on their health. Focus in on preventative care (washing hands, clean environment). *Health Belief Model*: Assumes a persons primary motivation in taking positive health actions is to avoid getting a disease. *Likelihood of taking action is based on*: 1. Modif...

A home health nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has leukemia about methods to prevent complications. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? a) "I'm sure my child will feel better now that he can ride his bicycle." b) "I should take my child's rectal temperature daily." c) "I will make sure my child gets a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine this week." d) "I should inspect my child's mouth for sores...

A home health nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has leukemia about methods to prevent complications. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? a) "I'm sure my child will feel better now that he can ride his bicycle." b) "I should take my child's rectal temperature daily." c) "I will make sure my child gets a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine this week." d) "I should inspect my child's mouth for sores...

A community health nurse is providing teaching about nutrition guidelines to a group of adolescents.Which of the following information should the nurse include in teaching? A. Adolescents have a decrease need for calcium due to high milk intake B. Appetite naturally increases during the adolescent years C. 75% of adult bone mass is developed during the adolescent years D. Empty calories provide 70% of the total calories consumed by adolescents - CORRECT ANS B. Appetite naturally increase...

A public health nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recognize as tertiary prevention? - CORRECT ANS Administering antibiotics to a client who has AIDs and was diagnosed with pneumocytis jirovecii A nurse is caring for a client who has stage IV pancreatic cancer and has received information regarding available treatment options. Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse if the client chooses to forgo treatment and en...

a nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly. which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this member? A. remind the group that everyone should have a chance to participate D. divide the group into pairs and give each pair a topic for discussion C. give the member extra time to compose her thought before expressing them D. focus more on the group members who ...

a nurse who is facilitating a support group in a community center notices that one member of the group expresses anger repeatedly. which of the following strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this member? A. remind the group that everyone should have a chance to participate D. divide the group into pairs and give each pair a topic for discussion C. give the member extra time to compose her thought before expressing them D. focus more on the group members who ...

State the mission of and core functions of public health and the essential public health services and the quality performance standards program in public health - CORRECT ANS Positive changes in health care: - CORRECT ANS Federal and state initiatives, private market forces, the development of scientific knowledge and new technologies, and the expectations of the public are bringing about changes in the health care system Federal and state initiatives: 2010 Patient Protection and Affordab...