public health nursing:

focuses solely on populations, Disease prevention, health protection, and health promotion in populations

An occupational health nurse can be defined as?

An RN specializing in workplace health and safety

The ethic concept of autonomy is?

Being able to make independent decisions without cohersion

Select a core competency of Public Health nursing.

Skill in developing policies and planning programs

What is infant mortality ?

The (IMR) is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under 1

What is the Social Determinates of Health?

The SDH are socio-economic conditions that affect health

Define primary prevention

Actions to prevent the initial occurrence of disease or illness

Which intervention by a psych nurse best applies the ethical principal of autonomy?

A nurse explores solutions with a patient then he chooses.

Why is Lillian Wald regarded as a nursing leader?

Founding the Henry Street Settlement

peace activist and public health nurse, lived in NYC

What is secondary prevention?

screening to detect disease before symptoms appear

the study of patterns of disease and illness within a population

What is health literacy?

The ability to read, understand, and act on health information

the number of cases of disease that exists in a certain time

Number of new cases in a population

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public health nursing:
focuses solely on populations
encompass more than public health by including community health initiatives
Disease prevention, health protection, and health promotion in populations
includes both private and government agencies and groups.
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Screening is an example of secondary prevention
True
False
3
Which of the following is secondary cancer prevention?
Using sunscreen
X-ray
Mammogram
Vaccinations
4
Reducing/eradicating infections in the population meets which goal of the Public Health nurse?
Decrease number of vaccinations
Stop teenage pregnancies
Decrease work load
Manage communicable diseases
5
An occupational health nurse can be defined as?
An RN who can diagnose illness based on higher training
An RN specializing in workplace health and safety
An RN serving the health and wellness of the faith community
An RN who serves the needs of people living on the streets
6
The ethic concept of autonomy is?
Being able to make independent decisions without cohersion
Doing ones best to not harm a patient
Being honest, upright, and forthcoming
Doing the most good with the least amount of risk
7
Definition: The ability of an infectious agent to cause infection in a susceptible host.
Infectivity
Virulence
Immunogenicity
Pathogenicity
8
This level of prevention is a primary prevention
Hepatitis B vaccination
Nursing assessments and care provided in an home
Encourage regular medical checkups
Teaching a client in rehabilitation how to maximize use of abilities
9
Public health nursing examines the greater community as a whole
False
True
10
Select a core competency of Public Health nursing.
Perform home deliveries
Diagnose patient illnesses when making home visits
Safe management of life-support equipment
Skill in developing policies and planning programs
11
A host...
is either susceptible to or carries a disease
can be a person or animal
can also be referred to as a reservoir
all
12
Who was the first public health nurse in the United States?
Mary Breckinridge
Lillian Wald
Dorothea Dix
Mary Ezra Mahoney
13
What is infant mortality ?
The (IMR) is the number of deaths per 2,000 live births under 2 years old
The (IMR) is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under 1
when one person from a family goes to settle in a foreign country then they
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What is the Social Determinates of Health?
The SDH are unchangeable
the SDH help fix health inequities
The SDH are socio-economic conditions that affect health
The SDH is a social status ladder
15
Define primary prevention
Actions to reduce the occurrence and establishment of chronic illness
Screening to identify diseases in the early stages before onset of signs
Actions to prevent the initial occurrence of disease or illness
Managing disease post diagnosis to slow or stop disease progression
16
Which intervention by a psych nurse best applies the ethical principal of autonomy?
Nurse suggests two patients fighting be restricted to unit.
A nurse explores solutions with a patient then he chooses.
Nurse intervenes when patient attempts self harm.
Nurse stays with patient demonstrating a high level anxiety.
17
_____ is based on the principal of autonomy.
Power of attorney
Non-abandonment
Medical futility
Informed consent
18
Ethical principal of justice means that everyone...
Is given the best care possible
Has the right to make personal decision independently
Is not given false information
Is treated fairly and equally
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Why is Lillian Wald regarded as a nursing leader?
Being one of the first women to vote
For establishing the Red Cross
For her work during the Crimean war
Founding the Henry Street Settlement
20
Lillian Wald
peace activist and public health nurse, lived in NYC
consulted for President Roosevelt on public health issues
making the connection between health and nutrition
served in WW II, received medals for her service
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What is secondary prevention?
preventing disease/illness from occuring
reducing disability resultant from disease
restoring maximum function in patients with chronic disease
screening to detect disease before symptoms appear
22
The epidemiologic triangle consists of 3 major factors: host, agent, and ___________.
Pathogen
Vector
Reservoir
Environment
23
Epidemiology is...
the study of humans and their habits
the study of athlete's and their rehabilitation patterns
the study of blood and circulatory issues
the study of patterns of disease and illness within a population
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What is health literacy?
Developing an emotional response to health information
The probability of exposure to a hazard
The literacy of a population
The ability to read, understand, and act on health information
25
Choose a priority action of Public Health nurses.
Administer medications
Manage chronic diseases
Promote quality of life
Provide illness-oriented care
26
Prevalance is...
statistics based on deaths and births.
an effective approach to measuring health status.
the number of cases of disease that exists in a certain time
data collected through the epidemiological process.
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Protects the public health by assuring that foods are safe.
CDC
FDA
NIH
NFPA
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Incidence is the:
Number of people who travel far to get health care
Number of new cases in a population
Number of people who receive health care
Number of cities in a country

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