Nuft 442 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is coordinating a plan to bring vaccinations in a cost-effective way to a rural community that currently lacks access to them. This is an example of which public health intervention? A) Surveillance B) Outreach C) Screening D) Case Management ANSWER: D

The community health nurse has limited time for family assessments because of demanding caseloads or staffing shortages. Using your knowledge that focused family interviews of 15 minutes or less can yield a wealth of information, which is an example of an activity that will acknowledge the family's strengths? A) Ask family members if they see an area that could be changed B) Allow everyone present to voice observations, insights, or concerns before offering how they could change the situa...

A woman who is at high risk for alcohol abuse has just found out that she is pregnant. The nurse counsels her about the long-term effects of alcohol on the child. The nurse should include mention of: (Select all that apply.) A) Down syndrome B) Type 1 diabetes C) Low IQ D) Facial anomalies E) Short attention span ANSWER: C, D, E

The nurse is called to make an unscheduled visit to a new client in her home. The purpose of the visit is to admit the client and treat an abdominal wound. The nurse discovers that the client is from a culture unfamiliar to her. In this situation, the nurse should demonstrate cultural competence and awareness by: (Select all that apply.) A) Being open to the client's ideas and way of life B) Obtaining objective data when caring for the client C) Exhibiting respect and patience D) Being a...

hich key factors contribute to the rise of noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries? (Select all that apply.) A) Tobacco use B) Insufficient physical activity C) Unclean water D) High blood pressure E) Lack of contraceptive use ANSWER: A, B, D

Incidence rates for groups exposed to a secondhand smoke are compared with the incidence rates for people who are not exposed to secondhand smoke. This will measure the: A) Incidence density B) Prevalence rate C) Relative risk ratio D) Specific rate ANSWER: C

The nurse teaches about medication to a client who has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The psychiatrist has prescribed clozapine to the client. The primary adverse effect that the nurse should mention is: A) Hypoglycemia B) The metabolic syndrome C) Weight loss D) Dystonia ANSWER: B

Which occurred as a result of the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975? A) Children with disabilities were provided tax-funded tutors for home education. B) Children with mental disabilities were entitled to a tax-funded education at a special education private school. C) Children with chronic or complex medical issues were entitled to a public education. D) Children with physical disabilities were provided grants to attend the college of their choice. ANSWE...

home health locations - ANSWER -traditional homes -assisted living facilities -nursing homes nurse should always take measures to ... - ANSWER ensure own safety home setting is used to target - ANSWER specific at risk individuals and groups work as interprofessional team to - ANSWER provide holistic care interprofessional home health team - ANSWER -nurse -pt -ot -home health aides -social workers -dietitians home health nurse function - ANSWER -educator -provider of skil...

The community health nurse is responding to a call after a bioterrorism attack. Where will the nurse obtain mass quantities of medications for people? a. Department of Defense b. The Center for Disease Control c. The United States Food and Drug Administration d. The National Stockpile - ANSWER ANS: D The Strategic National Stockpile enables large amounts of these medications to be made available on short notice. CDC's Strategic National Stockpile is the nation's largest supply of pote...