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407 exam 1 part 2
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1A public health nurse (PHN) reports an attack rate. which of the following has most likely been reported?
- AThe number id beef cattle inoculated against mad-cow disease on a farm
- BThe number of people who died of ebola in a given year
- CProportion of people becoming ill after eating at a fast food resturant
- DNumber of cases of cancer recorded at a medical center
2To better address emerging public health issues, a public health nurse enrolls in a course addressing which content area?
- ACommunication
- BEthics
- CLeadership
- DFinance
3A nurse is advocating for local leaders to place a newly approved community health clinic in an area. The nurse is advocating for the leaders to uphold which of the following ethical principles?
- ARespect for autonomy
- Bveracity
- Cfidelity
- DDistributive justice
4A nurse is teaching members of the community about vertical transmission of a disease. Which of the following would the nurse mot likely discuss?
- ATransmission through contaminated food
- BTransmission through sexual contact
- CTransmission through breast milk
- DTransmission from mosquito bite
5Medicare and medicaid are
- Aavailable to any citizen who wishes to enroll
- Bfunded by the state government
- Cprivate insurance providers
- Dtwo federal programs that provide insurance to special groups
6A nurse is educating intravenous (IV) drug users about sharing equipment. Which of the following information would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in this education?
- ATell the client to throw away their equipment after one use
- BSuggest limiting the number of people who share the equipment
- Cprovide clean needles and syringes to whoever wants them
- DEducate the clients on using full-strength bleach on their drug paraphernalia for 30 seconds
7Neighborhood centers that provided health care, education, and social welfare programs were called:
- ANurse-managed clinics
- BSettlement houses
- CPublic health services
- DNursing care centers
8Which ethical principle requires "doing no harm"?
- ADistributive justice
- Bbeneficence
- CNon-maleficence
- DRespect for autonomy
9A 35-year old man from Russia come to the United States seeking asylum because of religious persecution in his native country. Which of the following best describes this type of immigrant?
- AUnauthorized immigrant
- Blawful permanent resident
- CRefugee
- DLegal immigrant
10A nursse is applying the knowledge of processes of ethics to the examination of ethical problems in the healthcare. Which of the following describes the actions of the nurse?
- AValues
- Bethics
- CBioethics
- Dmorality
11A nurse is examining the income levels and social networks of individuals in a community. Which of the following is the nurse investigating?
- ADeterminants
- BCommunity
- CDevelopment
- DCulture
12The public health nurse must participate in the essential services of public health. These include
- AInforming, educating, and empowering people about health issues
- Bworking in law enforcement to regulate health and ensure safety
- Cdiagnosing and investigating health problems in the world
- Dmonitoring health status by completing a community assessment
13What task would have been a responsibility of a nurse who was employed by the Marine Hospital Service?
- AProviding health care for merchant seamen
- Bidentifying and improving environment condition
- CSetting policy on quarantine legislation for immigrants
- DEstablishing hospital-based programs to care for the sick at home
14An epidemiologist wants to know what caused severe diarrhea and vomiting in several people at a local banquet.
- ADistribution
- Bdescriptive epidemiology
- CDeterminants
- DAnalytic epidemiology
15A public health nurse (PHN) conducts an immunization clinic for measles. Which of the following is being implemented?
- APrimary prevention
- BSecondary prevention
- CHealth promotion
- DTertiary prevention
16An intervention that focuses on the tertiary level of prevention is implemented by the nurse? Which of the following did the nurse most likely complete?
- AParenting education
- BRehabilitative job training
- CTesticular self-examination
- Dfamily counseling
17The health priorities in HEALTH21 are based on the concept of:
- Aprovisions for the creation of the united nations children;s fund (UNICEF)
- Bsocial justice and solidarity with an emphasis on the responsibility for health
- Cworld trade and knowledge sharing about health concerns
- Deradication of communicable disease worldwide.
18A community health nurse has recently become involved in surveillance. Which of the following describes the situation that the nurse is in?
- AEducating clients about influenza immunizations
- BCollecting information about occurrence of measles
- Cevaluating the effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS prevention program
- DAdvocating for changes in the national disease reporting requirements
19An employee is able to receive health insurance from a former employer after changing jobs. Which of the following best describes the legislation that makes this possible?
- ASocial security act of 1935
- BHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
- CBalanced budget act of 1997
- DOmnibus budget Reconciliation act
20Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe illnesses. Which aspect of the health care system in the United states is illustrated in this situation?
- ACost
- BAccess to care
- CQuality
- DAdvances in technology
21A screening for diabetes revealed 20 previously diagnosed diabetics and 10 probable new cases were later confirmed, for a total of 30 cases. Which of the following best describes what is being measured?
- APrevalence
- BIncidence
- CAttack rate
- DMorbidity rate
22which statement is true about mortality rates? Mortality rates:
- AReveal the risk of getting a particular disease
- Bprovide information about the existing disease in the population
- Care calculated using a population estimate at year-end
- Dare informative only for fatal disease
23A nurse is caring for a client whois from different culture than him/herself. When beginning the cultural assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- Agather data about the client's cultural belief.
- BDetermine the clients perception of his current health status
- CDetermine how the client's culture may impact the effectiveness of nursing actions
24which of the following is the most prominent feature of public health nursing?
- Aservices are provided free of charge to people within the catchment area
- Bit involves providing home care to sick people who are not confined in the hospital
- CThe public nurse functions as part of a team providing a public health nursing service
- DPublic health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative service
25Factors that influence health care costs include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
- ADemographics--the aging population
- Btype of health care insurance
- Cchronic illness
- Dtechnology and intensity
26A community health nurse reviews Healthy People 2020 when considering the health needs that will be addressed in the community. Which goal would the nurse find in this document?
- Aprovide primary care to all citizens
- Bpromote healthy behaviors for children
- Ccure cancer
- DEliminate health disparities
27A nurse is preparing an educational program on cultural perspectives in nursing. The nurse should include that which of the following are influenced by an individual's culture? (select all that apply)
- ANutritional practices
- BFamily structure
- Cviews about illness
- Dhealth care interactions
- Ebiological variations
28African American females have a high mortality rate from breast cancer than Caucasian females. This is an example of:
- Aa sentinel event
- Bprojection
- CDisparity
- Dracism
29A public health nurse (PHN) is reviewing healthy people 2020 to determine where to prioritize programming for the county health department. Based on Healthy people 2020, which of the following areas would the nurse most likely plan to implement programming?
- AReduce deaths from gonorrhea
- BReduce the rate of HIV transmission among adults and adolescents
- CEliminate sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from developed countries
- DIncrease awareness about HIV in lesbian females
30The nurse refers a client with a neuromuscular disease to a vocational rehabilitation program. Which of the following best describes the action of the nurse?
- AHealth promotion
- Bsecondary prevention
- CTertiary prevention
- DPrimary prevention
31A nurse offers a screening for hearing defects at a local community center.. Which of the following best describes the action of the nurse?
- Aprimary prevention
- Bsecondary prevention
- Ctertiary prevention
- Dhealth promotion
32which statement about the reimbursement of health service for nurses is accurate?
- ANursing care reimbursed separately from medical care in outpatient setting
- BNursing care is separate budget item in determining hospital service costs
- CNurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are reimbursed for Medicare Part B services
- DReimbursement for healthcare services can be directed only to physicians
33If a 25 year old woman visits a community health center to obtain a gynecological examination and birth control pills, these activities are termed_____ care.
- Aprimary health
- Bspecialized care
- Ctertiary health
- Dpublic health
34The nurse teaches the family of an AIDS client about managing symptomatic illness by preventing deteriorating conditions, such as diarrhea, skin breakdown, and inadequate nutrition. Which of the following best describes the action taken by the nurse?
- Aprimary prevention
- Bsecondary prevention
- CTertiary prevention
- Dprimary healthcare
35A public health nurse provides a clinic for HIV-positive citizens in the community. This is an example of:
- APolicy making
- BSecondary prevention
- CTertiary prevention
- DPrimary prevention
36A nurse is uncomfortable discussing such topics as sexual behavior and sexual orientation when counseling clients and avoids this topic with clients. Which of the following is the most likely outcome of avoidance?
- AClients will develop a trusting relationship with healthcare providers
- BPotential risks and risky behaviors will not be identified
- CThe nurse will be violating the laws in several states
- DTransmission of STDs will remain unchanged.
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- Test sobre 407 exam 1 part 2, creado por India Curenton el 30/04/2019.
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