Exam (elaborations) NR 503 Week_8_Final

Question 1 Not yet graded / 5 pts How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality rates? Your Answer: Nurse practitioners can use primary prevention to reduce infant mortality rates. Education is key. Educating regarding prenatal care in the first trimester, increasing breastfeeding rates. Also, educating regarding tobacco and substance abuse during pregnancy, as well as ensuring infants are not left in cars. Question 2 5 / 5 pts How does the ANA Code of Ethics relate to health policy? Establishes the commitments of the nurse. It is unrelated to health policy. Specifies policy interventions. Mandates specific language to use. Question 3 Not yet graded / 5 pts How can you better advocate for minority groups who have poorer health outcomes? Your Answer: Nurse practitioners are in positioners were they can advocate for vulnerable populations, such as by educating and providing community resources to those groups, as well as participating in community assessments to see what the minority group needs to maintain health in the community. They can also advocate for cost-effective treatments and medications so it is affordable and attainable.