NURS 440 Midterm, public health Questions with Complete Solutions

Henry Street Consortium Competencies Correct Answer-Apply PHN process, use epidemiological principles, collaborate to achieve public health goals, work within responsibility and authority of government PHS, practices under the ANA, communicate at all levels, establish caring relationships, shows evidence of commitment to the greater good, nonjudge Primary prevention Correct Answer-When individuals or groups are in good health with no signs or symptoms of disease or physical challenges and involves maximizing health and wellness Ex: seat belts, hand washing, proper food prep, exercise, immunizations, balanced nutrition Secondary prevention Correct Answer-Planned effort to minimize the impact of a disease or injury once it is in effect Ex: screening Tertiary prevention Correct Answer-Long-term management and treatment of clients with chronic conditions so that quality of life is maintained even though the condition will not improve and continue to worsen