Community Health

Question 1

a nurse performs a home health visit to a client discharged after a procedure. What role is the nurse fulfilling?

Answer 1

community health nurse

Question 2

a nurse is based in a clinic. what is their role?

Answer 2

community-based nurse

Question 3

a nurse evaluates trends across the community. what is their role?

Answer 3

public health nurse

Question 4

focus of hospice nurse

Answer 4

palliative care: pain management and relieving symptoms

Question 5

focus of home healthcare

Answer 5

maintain function, promote health, maintain ADLs

Question 6

Provides in-home assessments: directs care, patient teaching, and support; coordinates services; evaluates outcome

Answer 6

home health nurse

Question 7

assists in finding and connecting with community resources or financial resources, provides counseling and support

Answer 7

social worker

Question 8

provides home follow-up for patients with respiratory problems including assessment, oxygen, administration, and home ventilator care

Answer 8

respiratory therapists

Question 9

what does a nurse need to function in community health

Answer 9

a generalist background, and knowledge of resources to connect patients with what they need

Question 10

phases of home nursing visit

Answer 10

initiation
pre-visit
in-home
termination
post-visit

Question 11

type of discharge: referring someone to skilled nursing

Answer 11

complex

Question 12

referring someone to a support group

Answer 12

simple

Question 13

teaching patient w/ diabetes about checking blood sugar and administering insulin

Answer 13

basic

Question 14

discharge level: self care and illness teaching

Answer 14

basic

Question 15

discharge level: refer to community resources

Answer 15

simple referral

Question 16

discharge level: refer to discharge planner

Answer 16

complex referral