NUR 439 Exam 2 - book quizzes Questions With Complete
Solutions
The nurse notices that a 14-year-old client who just received an
immunization is wearing eyeliner and is concerned that it may
contain lead. Which of the following is the best statement for the
nurse to make?
"Tell me about the type of eyeliner you are using."
A public health nurse (PHN) notices that members of the
community meet federal poverty guidelines but are unaware of
government programs for which they may be eligible. The nurse
organizes a community fair to educate people about programs
that offer financial and nutritional assistance. Which topics are
most appropriate for the fair?
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The nurse suspects a client with chronic bronchitis has been
exposed to air contaminants from a point source. Which of the
following might be the source of his exposure?
The client attended a high school one-half mile from a power
plant
A presentation is given on ethical issues during a public health
and health policy class. Decisions influencing public health
policy are influenced by which assumption?
,Society has an obligation to provide conditions supporting
health
Upon entering the client's home, the nurse notices a can of
pesticide spray on the kitchen counter. The client tells the nurse,
"I have to get rid of those roaches! I see them all the time. The
landlord won't do anything, and I don't want my kids getting
sick." To prevent health risk to the children, what is the nurse's
best response?
"Remove the pesticide from your home and use bait stations to
kill the roaches"
The community nurse is analyzing the state's population data
from the U.S. Census. Data show a 45% increase in the number
of persons aged 65 and older. Data also indicate a 5% decrease
in the number of persons aged 64 years and younger. The
increase in persons 65 and older has created a disproportionate
number in this category. What type of population pyramid do
the data represent?
declining
A school nurse requests that the school board institute a policy
requiring nutrition education to be added to the district's
curriculum. The president of the school board asks about the
goals and costs of the program. Which evaluation criterion is the
president asking about?
efficiency
, What is the name of the regulatory body that performs
environmental assessments, does research, educates the public,
and sets and enforces national environmental standards?
Environmental Protection Agency
A community's decision to enforce universal motorcycle helmet
laws is an example of which of the following?
Ethical implications of policy
According to Healthy People 2020, which of the following is
most likely to improve health and wellness by addressing
influences at all levels and in a variety of settings?
community based programs
The community health nurse is conducting an environmental
home assessment of a 2-year-old with a blood lead level of 13
mcg/dL. The child lives in an apartment with his mother and 6-
year-old sister. The paint on the window sills, walls, and
baseboards is chipped, and there are teeth marks on the
windowsills in the 2-year-old's bedroom. The mother also told
the nurse her sister and a 3-month-old infant live in the
apartment next door. The nurse recognizes multiple
interventions are necessary for which of the following reasons?
All tenants of the building are at risk for lead poisoning
Which health planning model enables users to visualize the
direct connections among program goals, objectives, activities,
and resources?
logic model
Solutions
The nurse notices that a 14-year-old client who just received an
immunization is wearing eyeliner and is concerned that it may
contain lead. Which of the following is the best statement for the
nurse to make?
"Tell me about the type of eyeliner you are using."
A public health nurse (PHN) notices that members of the
community meet federal poverty guidelines but are unaware of
government programs for which they may be eligible. The nurse
organizes a community fair to educate people about programs
that offer financial and nutritional assistance. Which topics are
most appropriate for the fair?
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The nurse suspects a client with chronic bronchitis has been
exposed to air contaminants from a point source. Which of the
following might be the source of his exposure?
The client attended a high school one-half mile from a power
plant
A presentation is given on ethical issues during a public health
and health policy class. Decisions influencing public health
policy are influenced by which assumption?
,Society has an obligation to provide conditions supporting
health
Upon entering the client's home, the nurse notices a can of
pesticide spray on the kitchen counter. The client tells the nurse,
"I have to get rid of those roaches! I see them all the time. The
landlord won't do anything, and I don't want my kids getting
sick." To prevent health risk to the children, what is the nurse's
best response?
"Remove the pesticide from your home and use bait stations to
kill the roaches"
The community nurse is analyzing the state's population data
from the U.S. Census. Data show a 45% increase in the number
of persons aged 65 and older. Data also indicate a 5% decrease
in the number of persons aged 64 years and younger. The
increase in persons 65 and older has created a disproportionate
number in this category. What type of population pyramid do
the data represent?
declining
A school nurse requests that the school board institute a policy
requiring nutrition education to be added to the district's
curriculum. The president of the school board asks about the
goals and costs of the program. Which evaluation criterion is the
president asking about?
efficiency
, What is the name of the regulatory body that performs
environmental assessments, does research, educates the public,
and sets and enforces national environmental standards?
Environmental Protection Agency
A community's decision to enforce universal motorcycle helmet
laws is an example of which of the following?
Ethical implications of policy
According to Healthy People 2020, which of the following is
most likely to improve health and wellness by addressing
influences at all levels and in a variety of settings?
community based programs
The community health nurse is conducting an environmental
home assessment of a 2-year-old with a blood lead level of 13
mcg/dL. The child lives in an apartment with his mother and 6-
year-old sister. The paint on the window sills, walls, and
baseboards is chipped, and there are teeth marks on the
windowsills in the 2-year-old's bedroom. The mother also told
the nurse her sister and a 3-month-old infant live in the
apartment next door. The nurse recognizes multiple
interventions are necessary for which of the following reasons?
All tenants of the building are at risk for lead poisoning
Which health planning model enables users to visualize the
direct connections among program goals, objectives, activities,
and resources?
logic model
