ANSWERS
_________________ prevention strategies involve activities geared to prevent
problems before they occur and would include immunizations for all ages. correct
answer Primary
A federal law that allows continuing insurance coverage for eligible individuals
under certain circumstances is called correct answer Cobra
A federally funded program that provides health care coverage for eligible senior
citizens. correct answer Medicare
A nurse making a home visit would not use an ecomap as a tool to do which of
the following? correct answer to determine appropriate financial resources
needed by the family.
A nurse may be subpoenaed to testify in a trial as a
___________________________ witness if the nurse has first-hand information
about the case in question. correct answer material
A program that consists of specially trained individuals who provide palliative care
for patients and their families during the last period of a correct answer Hospice
A public health nurse can be subpoenaed as an
_______________________witness in a trial based on the education and
expertise the nurse possesses. correct answer expert
,A public health nurse rarely works with environmental issues but instead focuses
on the health of the clients he or she serves. correct answer False
A qualified nurse entrepreneur can establish a for-profit home health agency as a
way to meet needs in a community. correct answer True
Adult learners learn best when they are active participants in the learning
process. correct answer True
All municipal drinking systems must meet the same safety standards that bottled
water must meet. correct answer True
As part of the TEACH mnemonic, "tune in" is referring to listening to the client
before one starts teaching. correct answer True
Assessment, policy development and assurance are core functions of correct
answer Public Health
Both a hospital and a home health agency are required to maintain the
_____________________________________ of protected health information.
correct answer confidentiality
Bottled water purchased in stores contains purified water and is always healthier
to drink. correct answer False
Changing the laws about the purchase of cigarettes is an example of population-
based, _________ - focused practice. correct answer systems
, Children bring many life experiences into the classroom for the teacher to use for
problem solving. correct answer False
Children learn best if the information and activities are developmentally
appropriate. correct answer True
Children learn from the adult role models in their lives. correct answer True
Community health nurses promote, preserve, and maintain the health of the
population through which of the following? correct answer The delivery of care to
individuals, families, and groups
During a child health clinic, completing vision and blood pressure screening for
school-aged children would be considered __________ prevention. correct
answer secondary
During a disaster, what is the lead organization coordinating and collaborating
with voluntary agencies to provide on-site services? correct answer The American
Red Cross
During an investigation, you should ___________ to some of these people to gain
a better understanding of the disease. correct answer see and talk
Emergency responders can quickly locate helpful information about medications
and the medical history of individuals if the family has a: correct answer a vial of
L.I.F.E.