Population and
Community
Health Nursing
Chapter 1-10
with complete
verified
solutions 2024
Which nurse will have the best understanding of the mission of
population health nursing? The nurse who:
a. Understands the needs of the individuals and families that
comprise the populations with which they work
b. Focuses on the population rather than on individuals
c. Is diligent about keeping abreast of new treatments and
technologies
,d. Applies a single population-based strategy to achieve health and
wellness - answer Understands the needs of the individuals and
families that comprise the populations with which they work.
Correct: The definition of population health is evolving, but at
present it can be defined as the attainment of the greatest possible
biologic, psychological, and social well-being of the total population
as an entity and of its individual members.
A home health nurse is working with a client who has several open
wounds. Soiled bandages from dressing changes, and equipment
used for this client should be:
a. Disposed of in the same manner as the client's garbage.
b. Brought to the local landfill so as not to mix with the client's
regular waste.
c. Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical
setting.
d. Handled as regular garbage, but marked as "Hazardous Waste." -
answer Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a
clinical setting.
Correct: Rationale: The nurse should adhere to the agency's
standards of practice, incorporate universal precautions for
preventing the spread of blood borne diseases, and educate clients
and family members in infection control measures, including
universal precautions.
The population health nurse educator is explaining the theory of
"humors" as they pertain to health. Who is credited with this
theory?
a. Empedocles
b. Galen
,c. Hippocrates
d. Fabia - answer Empedocles
Correct: Empedocles of Acragas, who lived from 493-433 C.E.,
originated the theory of imbalance among four "humors," blood,
bile, phlegm, and black bile, as the cause of disease.
Parents who want to have their child immunized against smallpox
approach a community health nurse. What is the best response by
the nurse to these parents?
a. "You should be concerned that your child has their scheduled
immunizations."
b. "I'll see what I can do to get your child the immunization."
c. "Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could
only be re-introduced by bioterrorism."
d. "You'll have to ask your doctor to order this for you." - answer
"Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could
only be re-introduced by bioterrorism."
Correct: Smallpox has been completely eradicated from the world,
although there is potential for its reintroduction through
bioterrorism.
Which activities are within the school nurse's role as defined by the
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Surveying playground equipment for safety.
b. Providing parents with information on normal development.
c. Administering medications for identified illnesses.
d. Ordering diagnostic tests to diagnose chronic illnesses.
, e. Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific
students. - answer Surveying playground equipment for safety.
Correct: One of the NASN components is promoting a safe school
environment.
Providing parents with information on normal development.
Correct: One of the NASN components is facilitating normal
development.
Administering medications for identified illnesses.
Correct: One of the NASN components is providing quality care for
potential and identified health problems.
Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific
students.
Correct: One of the NASN components is collaborating with others to
enhance student and family capabilities.
A community health nurse is working in a clinic that serves a large
number of homeless clients. Of the following, which would not meet
one of the 11 principles of the WHO document: Health Principles of
Housing? The nurse helps assure that all clients have/are:
a. Access to affordable health care.
b. Protected against chronic disease.
c. Provided information on stress reduction.
d. Access to safe drinking water. - answer Access to affordable
health care.
Correct: Access to affordable healthcare is not mentioned in these
principles.
Community
Health Nursing
Chapter 1-10
with complete
verified
solutions 2024
Which nurse will have the best understanding of the mission of
population health nursing? The nurse who:
a. Understands the needs of the individuals and families that
comprise the populations with which they work
b. Focuses on the population rather than on individuals
c. Is diligent about keeping abreast of new treatments and
technologies
,d. Applies a single population-based strategy to achieve health and
wellness - answer Understands the needs of the individuals and
families that comprise the populations with which they work.
Correct: The definition of population health is evolving, but at
present it can be defined as the attainment of the greatest possible
biologic, psychological, and social well-being of the total population
as an entity and of its individual members.
A home health nurse is working with a client who has several open
wounds. Soiled bandages from dressing changes, and equipment
used for this client should be:
a. Disposed of in the same manner as the client's garbage.
b. Brought to the local landfill so as not to mix with the client's
regular waste.
c. Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical
setting.
d. Handled as regular garbage, but marked as "Hazardous Waste." -
answer Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a
clinical setting.
Correct: Rationale: The nurse should adhere to the agency's
standards of practice, incorporate universal precautions for
preventing the spread of blood borne diseases, and educate clients
and family members in infection control measures, including
universal precautions.
The population health nurse educator is explaining the theory of
"humors" as they pertain to health. Who is credited with this
theory?
a. Empedocles
b. Galen
,c. Hippocrates
d. Fabia - answer Empedocles
Correct: Empedocles of Acragas, who lived from 493-433 C.E.,
originated the theory of imbalance among four "humors," blood,
bile, phlegm, and black bile, as the cause of disease.
Parents who want to have their child immunized against smallpox
approach a community health nurse. What is the best response by
the nurse to these parents?
a. "You should be concerned that your child has their scheduled
immunizations."
b. "I'll see what I can do to get your child the immunization."
c. "Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could
only be re-introduced by bioterrorism."
d. "You'll have to ask your doctor to order this for you." - answer
"Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could
only be re-introduced by bioterrorism."
Correct: Smallpox has been completely eradicated from the world,
although there is potential for its reintroduction through
bioterrorism.
Which activities are within the school nurse's role as defined by the
National Association of School Nurses (NASN)? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Surveying playground equipment for safety.
b. Providing parents with information on normal development.
c. Administering medications for identified illnesses.
d. Ordering diagnostic tests to diagnose chronic illnesses.
, e. Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific
students. - answer Surveying playground equipment for safety.
Correct: One of the NASN components is promoting a safe school
environment.
Providing parents with information on normal development.
Correct: One of the NASN components is facilitating normal
development.
Administering medications for identified illnesses.
Correct: One of the NASN components is providing quality care for
potential and identified health problems.
Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific
students.
Correct: One of the NASN components is collaborating with others to
enhance student and family capabilities.
A community health nurse is working in a clinic that serves a large
number of homeless clients. Of the following, which would not meet
one of the 11 principles of the WHO document: Health Principles of
Housing? The nurse helps assure that all clients have/are:
a. Access to affordable health care.
b. Protected against chronic disease.
c. Provided information on stress reduction.
d. Access to safe drinking water. - answer Access to affordable
health care.
Correct: Access to affordable healthcare is not mentioned in these
principles.
