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Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which activity will the nurse perform during the evaluation step of a health intervention program whose objective is to teach community members about identifying and reducing cardiac risk factors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C is correct because in the evaluation step, the nurse assesses if learners can identify their cardiac risk factors, ensuring program effectiveness. A is incorrect as theory selection is done in planning. B is incorrect as assessing prior knowledge is done in the assessment phase. D is incorrect as strategy development is in the implementation phase.
Question 2 of 5
The school health nurse is planning a community health education workshop on vaping for parents and caregivers of adolescents. To increase participation in the program, the nurse will use which strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Involve members of the Parent Teacher Association in the planning. This strategy is effective because it increases community engagement and support, enhancing the credibility and relevance of the workshop. PTA members can help promote the event, reaching a wider audience. A: Offering the workshop during school hours may limit participation due to conflicting schedules. B: Requiring students to attend with caregivers may deter some parents from attending. C: Limiting the number of attendees can restrict access and reduce the impact of the workshop.
Question 3 of 5
Which transition of care intervention would the community health nurse perform when a client is discharged from the hospital to home?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Performing medication reconciliation. This intervention involves ensuring the accuracy of a patient's medication list during care transitions. It is crucial to prevent medication errors and adverse drug events. Assisting with activities of daily living (option A) and administering medications in the home setting (option B) are important but not specific to care transitions. Transporting the client to medical appointments (option D) is also important but not directly related to care coordination during the transition from hospital to home.
Question 4 of 5
The home care nurse is performing medication reconciliation with a client during the first home visit following
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the client mentioning a medication they have not seen before indicates a potential discrepancy in their medication list. This requires follow-up to ensure accurate reconciliation. Choice A is incorrect because understanding medication changes is positive. Choice B is incorrect as it shows client understanding. Choice D is incorrect as it is incomplete.
Question 5 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when planning discharge for a client using the IDEAL Discharge Planning guide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because engaging clients and their families in the discharge planning process promotes a collaborative approach, ensuring individualized care and increased understanding of the plan. This active involvement enhances compliance and reduces readmission rates. Choice A is incorrect because using medical terms may confuse clients. Choice C is incorrect as it only assesses understanding post-teaching, not actively involving in planning. Choice D is incorrect as a standardized plan may not meet individual needs.