CORRECT ANSWERS
\Q\.Implementing a depression screening.
When a nurse is offering depression screening at a local community center, which
points should be considered prior to implementation? - ANSWERS✔-1. think
HIPPA
2. Privacy of pt info
3. Protection of pt documents
4. Protection of info shared by pt
5. How to handle referrals that are immediate
6. The presence of limited referral sources in the community
7. Consider establishing a referral source in advance
\Q\.Interobserver Reliability
Descriptions of interobserver reliability method examples include: - ANSWERS✔-1.
BGL readings were taken twice a day two days in a row by different nurses
2. BP readings were obtained every shift for 2 days in a row by different RNs.
, \Q\.Examples of sensitivity and specificity of screening tests include: -
ANSWERS✔-* Sensitivity of a screening test is the proportion of pt with a
condition that test positive when screened.
*a screening test with high specificity and low sensitivity could result in ethical
issues.
\Q\.What is an example of a poor sensitivity test? - ANSWERS✔-when 6 out of 10
tests performed produce negative results but the 6 individuals actually had the
condition
\Q\.What does excellent specificity mean? - ANSWERS✔-that the test rarely
identifies pt who do not actually have the condition.
\Q\.Influenza among Americans that occurs at a rate of 42 per 100 people on an
annual basis is an example of ? - ANSWERS✔-prevalence rate
\Q\.Screening diagnostics include or examples of ? - ANSWERS✔-1. Mammograms
should be at 40 y.o.
2. follow guidelines from the US Preventative Services Taskforce (USPSTF)
3.Website to determine when a female pt should return for her next PAP smear
4.Colorectal screening should be done every 10 yrs beginning at age, 50