Community & Public Health Questions And Answers

Vulnerable population groups are those that, in comparison with the population as a whole, have which of the following characteristics? - Greater likelihood of exposure to risk factors To provide effective care and advocacy for individuals, families and populations living in poverty, nurses must first: - Examine their personal beliefs, values, and experiences Which of the following best represents the concept of homelessness as crisis poverty? - B. Recently unemployed man evicted from his apartment An undocumented migrant farm worker, who can speak some English, has been diagnosed with TB. The local health department, using a Spanish translator, initiates tx by dispensing the first month's supply of medication and educates the client on the need to continue tx for 6-12m. A major challenge that client may face to ongoing tx for TB is: - Fragmented services A group of migrant farmworkers has arrived in a community. The local public health nurse realizes that an important step before scheduling clinic services is to: A. Consult the public health staff regarding their scheduling preferences B. Learn about the farmworkers' concept of time and their work schedule to determine when and how services can best be scheduled C. Review written materials about the farmworkers' culture of origin D. Visit the farmworker camp and tell the camp leaders when clinic services will be available. - B. Learn about the farmworkers' concept of time and their work schedule to determine when and how services can best be scheduled A nurse is implementing a population-focused model of home care delivery. Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the nurse? 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 - A. use an assessment protocol when conducting visits