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A school has a policy in place which allows unlicensed assistive personnel to
administer medications to students after having their competency evaluated
by a registered nurse. Which type of delegation is being used?
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Supervised
d. Guided
ANS: B
Indirect delegation results when an agency has policies and procedures in place that
allow tasks to be performed by someone other than the person who is accountable.
Which action would a nurse leader most likely take when using critical
thinking skills to address the problem of limited access to health care by low-
income families in a community?
a. Use assertiveness when working with community leaders.
b. Read an evidence-based practice article about the problem.
c. Form a coalition to brainstorm effective methods to address the problem.
d. Promote diversity in the workplace by hiring minorities.
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ANS: C
Critical thinking includes analyzing and synthesizing data, using knowledge and
values in making judgments, and using creative approaches in decision making and
problem solving.
When developing a plan to coordinate health care services in the community,
which action would be most appropriate for the nurse leader to take?
a. Apply a team approach to assure all points of view are represented.
b. Monitor that the plan is correctly implemented.
c. Organize the plan in a sequential manner.
d. Create a shared vision, goals, and measurable objectives.
ANS: D
Organizing and monitoring occur later in the process. Although planning is a
collaborative activity, the foundation of planning rests with creation of the shared
vision, goals, and measurable outcomes, which is achieved through a team
approach.
Which are goals of community-oriented nursing leadership? Select all that
apply.
a. To work with others to ensure a healthy community
b. To serve as an advocate for vulnerable and high-risk populations
c. To work with inter-professional teams to design ways to coordinate care
d. To make policies for the public good
ANS: A, B, C
To make policies for the public good is not a goal of community-oriented nursing
leadership.
A nurse is developing a written contract. Which areas would most likely be
included in this document? Select all that apply.
a. Number of students involved in the project
b. Client and consultant goals
c. Time commitments
d. Intervention strategies suggested
ANS: B, C, D
Client and consultant goals, time commitments, and intervention strategies
suggested are areas to include in a written contract.
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Which skills will be demonstrated by a nurse who has effective
communication? Select all that apply.
a. Active listening
b. Restatement of the main points
c. Use simple, direct words
d. Maintain eye contact
ANS: A, B, C
Active listening, restatement of the main points, and use of simple, direct words are
all examples of effective communication skills. Maintaining culturally appropriate eye
contact is important, which in some cultures may mean avoiding eye contact.
Which information is included in an action plan? Select all that apply.
a. Timeframe for completing the activities
b. Identification of team members who created the plan
c. Program goals and objectives
d. Evidence-based practice literature
ANS: A, C
Information included in an action plan includes the timeframe for completing the
activities, program goals and objectives, activities to meet the objectives,
identification of those responsible for each activity, and the plan for evaluating
achievement of the objectives.
Official agencies are financed primarily by:
a. Charities
b. Individual clients
c. Third-party payers
d. Tax funds
ANS: D
Official agencies are financed primarily by tax funds.
Medicare-certified home health agencies place emphasis on _____ care.
a. Chronic
b. Distributive
c. Intermittent
d. Primary
ANS: C
As part of the Conditions of Participation, Medicare-certified home health agencies
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must place an emphasis on intermittent care. Home care services that are provided
must be intermittent and provide a skilled service.
A nurse who implements a population-focused model of home care delivery
would most likely:
a. Use an assessment protocol when conducting visits.
b. Collaborate with other disciplines.
c. Provide care for a specific population.
d. Apply high-intensity interventions.
ANS: A
Population-focused home care models of care usually include structured approaches
to regular visits with assessment protocols, focused health education, counseling,
and health-related support and coaching.
A home care nurse is employed by a proprietary agency. What does this
mean?
a. The agency is exempt from federal income taxes.
b. The agency is governed by a board of directors.
c. The agency is a profit-making agency.
d. The agency is reimbursed primarily by tax funds.
ANS: C
Proprietary agencies are free-standing, for-profit agencies that are required to pay
taxes. Many are part of large chains and now dominate the home care industry.
Which factor is important for the nurse to consider when coordinating care to
ensure a comfortable and peaceful death?
a. The unique stress dying patients often experience
b. The cultural values, expectations, and preferences of the family
c. The communication style of each family member
d. The abilities of the nurse and health care team
ANS: B
Cultures vary in their beliefs and responses to death. Nurses should know the
differences in cultural responses so that they can effectively help people in their time
of need.
What is the primary objective of hospice programs?
a. To provide comfort and peace at a difficult time
b. To reduce the cost of care for the terminally ill
“PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING EXAM MASTERY
QUESTIONS ASSURED ”LATEST EXAM SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
GUARANTEE PASS
public health nursing exam
A school has a policy in place which allows unlicensed assistive personnel to
administer medications to students after having their competency evaluated
by a registered nurse. Which type of delegation is being used?
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Supervised
d. Guided
ANS: B
Indirect delegation results when an agency has policies and procedures in place that
allow tasks to be performed by someone other than the person who is accountable.
Which action would a nurse leader most likely take when using critical
thinking skills to address the problem of limited access to health care by low-
income families in a community?
a. Use assertiveness when working with community leaders.
b. Read an evidence-based practice article about the problem.
c. Form a coalition to brainstorm effective methods to address the problem.
d. Promote diversity in the workplace by hiring minorities.
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ANS: C
Critical thinking includes analyzing and synthesizing data, using knowledge and
values in making judgments, and using creative approaches in decision making and
problem solving.
When developing a plan to coordinate health care services in the community,
which action would be most appropriate for the nurse leader to take?
a. Apply a team approach to assure all points of view are represented.
b. Monitor that the plan is correctly implemented.
c. Organize the plan in a sequential manner.
d. Create a shared vision, goals, and measurable objectives.
ANS: D
Organizing and monitoring occur later in the process. Although planning is a
collaborative activity, the foundation of planning rests with creation of the shared
vision, goals, and measurable outcomes, which is achieved through a team
approach.
Which are goals of community-oriented nursing leadership? Select all that
apply.
a. To work with others to ensure a healthy community
b. To serve as an advocate for vulnerable and high-risk populations
c. To work with inter-professional teams to design ways to coordinate care
d. To make policies for the public good
ANS: A, B, C
To make policies for the public good is not a goal of community-oriented nursing
leadership.
A nurse is developing a written contract. Which areas would most likely be
included in this document? Select all that apply.
a. Number of students involved in the project
b. Client and consultant goals
c. Time commitments
d. Intervention strategies suggested
ANS: B, C, D
Client and consultant goals, time commitments, and intervention strategies
suggested are areas to include in a written contract.
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Which skills will be demonstrated by a nurse who has effective
communication? Select all that apply.
a. Active listening
b. Restatement of the main points
c. Use simple, direct words
d. Maintain eye contact
ANS: A, B, C
Active listening, restatement of the main points, and use of simple, direct words are
all examples of effective communication skills. Maintaining culturally appropriate eye
contact is important, which in some cultures may mean avoiding eye contact.
Which information is included in an action plan? Select all that apply.
a. Timeframe for completing the activities
b. Identification of team members who created the plan
c. Program goals and objectives
d. Evidence-based practice literature
ANS: A, C
Information included in an action plan includes the timeframe for completing the
activities, program goals and objectives, activities to meet the objectives,
identification of those responsible for each activity, and the plan for evaluating
achievement of the objectives.
Official agencies are financed primarily by:
a. Charities
b. Individual clients
c. Third-party payers
d. Tax funds
ANS: D
Official agencies are financed primarily by tax funds.
Medicare-certified home health agencies place emphasis on _____ care.
a. Chronic
b. Distributive
c. Intermittent
d. Primary
ANS: C
As part of the Conditions of Participation, Medicare-certified home health agencies
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must place an emphasis on intermittent care. Home care services that are provided
must be intermittent and provide a skilled service.
A nurse who implements a population-focused model of home care delivery
would most likely:
a. Use an assessment protocol when conducting visits.
b. Collaborate with other disciplines.
c. Provide care for a specific population.
d. Apply high-intensity interventions.
ANS: A
Population-focused home care models of care usually include structured approaches
to regular visits with assessment protocols, focused health education, counseling,
and health-related support and coaching.
A home care nurse is employed by a proprietary agency. What does this
mean?
a. The agency is exempt from federal income taxes.
b. The agency is governed by a board of directors.
c. The agency is a profit-making agency.
d. The agency is reimbursed primarily by tax funds.
ANS: C
Proprietary agencies are free-standing, for-profit agencies that are required to pay
taxes. Many are part of large chains and now dominate the home care industry.
Which factor is important for the nurse to consider when coordinating care to
ensure a comfortable and peaceful death?
a. The unique stress dying patients often experience
b. The cultural values, expectations, and preferences of the family
c. The communication style of each family member
d. The abilities of the nurse and health care team
ANS: B
Cultures vary in their beliefs and responses to death. Nurses should know the
differences in cultural responses so that they can effectively help people in their time
of need.
What is the primary objective of hospice programs?
a. To provide comfort and peace at a difficult time
b. To reduce the cost of care for the terminally ill
