STUDY GUIDE POPULATION HEALTH
REVIEW PRACTICE QUESTIONS and
DETAILED RATIONALES
What is the emphasis of hospice care managers? -CORRECT ANSWER-
It focuses on terminally ill patients
What is the goal of nurse advocacy? -CORRECT ANSWER-Promote
patient rights and self-determination
An essential aspect of case management care plans: -CORRECT
ANSWER-Case management care plans should be individualized
Who does the home health nurse include in planning and education? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Patient and caregiver
An elderly patient living alone with various comorbidities would benefit
from: -CORRECT ANSWER-Telemonitoring
What are consequences of unmanaged care? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Fragmentation and duplication of care
What is a role of a school nurse? -CORRECT ANSWER-Triage students
, What is an important step for a home health nurse after educating a
patient? -CORRECT ANSWER-Have the patient give return
demonstration
What are the benefits of telehealth? -CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
change in condition, early detection monitoring, and symptom alerts
What is the primary objective of home health care managers? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Facilitation of self-care
What are the best practices for risk management? -CORRECT ANSWER-
Inform patients of their rights, document interdisciplinary communication,
and confirm credentials and capabilities
How does the home health nurse prioritize education? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Based on the disease process
What are objectives of home health case managers? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Safety and self-care management
What involves anticipating the current/future needs and cost associated
with a catastrophic event? -CORRECT ANSWER-Life care planning
What are characteristics that appeal to nurses about community health
nursing? -CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy and challenges