Exam 2) NUR426 exam 2: Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Guide Solution

What is Medicaid? who is it for? who determines who qualifies? (Ans- - federally and state funded program that reduces healthcare costs - for low income families with dependent children, low income older adults, and disabled individuals - qualification is determined by the government Why should public health nurses know public health policies? (Ans- policy and government have a large impact on nursing and healthcare by determining access to healthcare What are some of the roles of a PHN relating to health policies? (Ans- - patient advocate - interpreter (explain policies to patients) - identifier of needs - implementer of public health laws, regulations, and policies Why is literature review the first step of EBP in program planning? (Ans- allows us to see what has already been done in regards to a health issue as well as what has and hasn't worked in the past What data is the PHN mandated to obtain for the PHD about a patient who has an STI? who else will be contacted and why? (Ans- - name, DOB, sexual partners, address, fill out a communicable disease report form - notify past sexual partners in case they have the STI and aren't aware; allows them to get screened and treated if necessary What are some of the responsibilities