NSG 3222: Interactive Modules Exam 1 Correctly Answered.

NSG 3222: Interactive Modules Exam 1 Correctly Answered. what historical public health achievements have public health nurses contributed to? - CORRECT ANSWER a decrease in the spread of infectious diseases an increase in healthier mothers and babies improvements in family planning and education what characteristics define a community - CORRECT ANSWER encompasses a sense of member belonging, interaction among a group of people, group that shares a common interest a PHN has been assigned to develop and coordinate a community of solution group on the issue of childhood obesity. who should the nurse contact first? - CORRECT ANSWER local school nurses in the community and surrounding areas what characteristics will the nurse consider when developing interventions for an aggregate group? - CORRECT ANSWER people may not interact with each other the PHN is preparing a care plan for a client in the community. what factors in the environment should the nurse consider that can impact a client's potential for health and wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER size of health care facilities, access to fresh foods and groceries, level of safety to walk or play outside, air quality and number of pollutants a PHN is working in the local public health department performing kindergarten screenings and administering immunizations required for school admission. the mother of a client reports reservations about giving her child a vaccination. what is the nurse's best action? - CORRECT ANSWER provide the mother with info to review on the proposed immunizations for the child the PHN has identified obesity as a health problem in the community. what action taken by the nurse demonstrates the core policy development function of public health at the community level? - CORRECT ANSWER attending a school board meeting to present current data a tornado has destroyed an area of the local community and destroyed the local water plant. the PHN mobilizes and coordinates care with the hospital, emergency medical services, and the fire department. what core public health function does this action represent? - CORRECT ANSWER assurance a PHN is assessing the community for health needs, health risks, and environmental problems that may affect health. how can the nurse best obtain this data? - CORRECT ANSWER searching public records for health statistics r/t the community, conducting a windshield survey of the community environment, interviews of people in the community, survey state and national policy makers