ATI Community Health Nursing
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Care of specific populations: Migrants
Migrant workers health problems include: Correct Answer-1. Dental disease
2. TB
3. Chronic conditions
4. Stress, an
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ATI Community Health Nursing
Proctored Focus Already Passed
Care of specific populations: Migrants
Migrant workers health problems include: Correct Answer-1. Dental disease
2. TB
3. Chronic conditions
4. Stress, anxiety, & other mental health conditions
5. Leukemia
6. Iron deficiency anemia
7. Stomach, uterine, & cervical cancers
8. Lack of prenatal care
9. Higher infant mortality rates
Primary Prevention for Rural or Migrant Health care: Correct Answer--educate on measures to reduce
exposure to pesticides
-teach on accident prevention
-prenatal care
-mobilize preventative services (dental, immunizations)Secondary Prevention measures for Rural/Migrant Health care: Correct Answer-SCREENING! screen for:
-pesticide exposure
-skin cancer
-chronic preventable diseases
-communicable diseases
Tertiary Prevention measures for Rural/Migrant Health care: Correct Answer--treat for symptoms of
pesticide exposure
-mobilize primary care and emergency services
Client's rights include... Correct Answer--right to info disclosure
-privacy
-informed consent
-info confidentiality
-participation in treatment decisions
Autonomy Correct Answer-respecting a client's right to choose (i.e. refusing chemo)
Nonmaleficence Correct Answer-doing no harmBeneficence Correct Answer-maximize benefits and minimize possible harms
Justice situation: Correct Answer-determining eligibility for health care services based on income and
fiscal resources
HIPAA rules about information security: Correct Answer--only staff assigned to the patient may
view/read client's health record (no other nurses or doctors)
-client's have the right to read or obtain a copy of their health record
-nurses may not photocopy any part of med record except for authorized exchange of docs between
facilities & providers
-staff must keep records/names of client in secured place
-electronic records are password protected
-no sharing info to family members w/out code in person, email, or phone call
-talking about a client must be in a private setting so no one can overhear
HIPAA info security protocols include: Correct Answer--log off computer before leaving workstation
-never share ID or password
-never leave med records where ppl can see it
-shred any printed info about client after use-don't use or view social media in clinical settings
-no posting about clinical stuff
Agent Correct Answer--the animate or inanimate object that causes the disease.
-ex. chemical (drugs, toxins); physical (noise, temperature); infectious (viruses, bacteria)
Host Correct Answer-the living being that is affected by the agent
-ex. age, gender, genetics, ethnicity, immunological status, physiological state, occupation
environment Correct Answer-the setting or surrounding that sustains the host
-ex. Physical (geography, water/food supply, presence of reservoirs/vectors); Social (access to health
care, high-risk working conditions, poverty)
Caring for a client with gonorrhea: Correct Answer--nationally notifiable disease
-women are frequently asymptomatic
-CDC recommends yearly screening for all sexually active women 25 yrs or older or w/risk factors-at risk pregnant women must be screened at first prenatal visit
-identify & treat all partners
-admin erythromycin to all infants following delivery
-ceftriaxone IM or azithromycin PO
-it is the responsibility of the provider to report gonorrhea to local health dept
-state notification to CDC is voluntary
-if left untreated in women it can lead to PID which can cause infertility
Referrals: Client barriers include: Correct Answer--lack of motivation
-inadequate info about community resources
-inadequate understanding of the need for referral
-accessibility needs
-priorites
-finances
-cultural factors
Referrals: Resource barriers include: Correct Answer--attitudes of health care personnel
-costs of services
-physical accessibility of resources-time limitations
-limited expertise working w/culturally diverse populations
Just because someone is exposed to asbestos once doesn't mean they will develop health problems...
Correct Answer-long term exposure can lead to mesothelioma and lung conditions. Risk factors include
workers (office buildings with it when they work there everyday).
Priority action(s) in developing a disaster plan: Correct Answer--set up communication alternatives
-highlight possible evac routes
-identify local & distant meeting places
-create disaster kit
AS A NURSE:
-identify at risk populations in community
-identify community disaster warning system & how to access
-identify 1st responders
-make list of agencies for all levels of disaster
-triage
-gather equipment, check often
Hyperthyroidism: Radioactive iodine therapy home safety: Correct Answer-Client is radioactive!-no pregnant people
-no breastfeeding
-keep distance from others, limit visits to 30 min at a 6 ft distance
-drink lots of fluid
-maintain good hygiene to prevent infection
Teaching safe disposal of insulin syringes: Correct Answer--put in strong plastic container i.e. old
detergent container (no soda bottles)
-DO NOT recycle old needles, throw container in trash
-seal the container when 3/4 full with duct tape
-facilities throw it in sharps red container
Teaching about use of crutches: Correct Answer--don't alter crutches after fitting
-follow prescribed crutch gait
-support body weight at the hand grips w/elbows flexed at 30 degrees
-position crutches on unaffected side when sitting or rising from a chair
Demographics of homeless population: Correct Answer--families w/children are the fastest growing
segment
-people with mental illness (large segment)-veterans
-substance abuse disorders
-youth and runaways
-intimate partner abuse victims
-people with HIV or AIDS
-older adults
Planning Primary Prevention Activities Correct Answer--determine solutions
-establish goals
-give responsibilities to individuals
-determine resources
-screening and education
-determine funding, develop budget
-plan for evaluation
Parish nursing: Correct Answer-promotes health and wellness within populations of faith communities
-work with: pastoral care staff, professional health care members, and volunteers to provide holistic
approach to healing
Functions:-personal health counseling
-health education
-liaison between faith & community & local resources
-facilitate support groups
-spiritual support
Windshield survey: Correct Answer--nurse and other driver drive through community assessing
components
-time consuming
-provides descriptive overview of community
-results limited because it is only based on visualization & doesn't include community member input
nurse looks for:
-pets and animals
-evidence of drug abuse/substance abuse
-origin/race/ethnicity of population
-general appearance
-natural/man made boundaries
-housing details
-social systems: clinics, hospitals, dentists, parks & rec, worship places, stores, public protection &
transportPositive Mantoux skin test for TB includes: Correct Answer-an induration-palpable, raised, hardened
area of 10 mm or greater in diameter
Positive Mantoux test indicates that... Correct Answer-the client has developed an immune response to
TB it does not confirm active TB
Mantoux test: an induration of 5 mm may be considered Correct Answer-positive mantoux test in
immunocompromised clients
Recognizing signs of abuse: Correct Answer-Child:
-unexplained injury
-unusual fear of nurses or others
-injuries/wounds not mentioned in hx
-fractures, including other healed fractures
-presence of wounds/fractures/injuries in various stages of healing
-subdural hematomas
-trauma to genitalia
-malnourishment or dehydration
-general poor hygiene or inappropriate dress for weather conditions-considered to be a "bad child"
Adult:
-unexplained or repeated physical injuries
-physical neglect & unmet basic needs
-rejection of assistance by caregiver
-financial mismanagement
-withdrawal & passivity
-depression
Manifestations of alcohol withdrawal: Correct Answer--abd cramping
-vomiting
-tremors
-restlessness
-irritability
-increased HR
-transient hallucinations or illusions
-anxiety
-increased BP and RR-increased temp
-tonic-clonic seizures
-alcohol withdrawal delirium (2-3 days after stopping)
Manifestations of alcohol withdrawal delirium or delirium tremens Correct Answer--increased BP
-tachycardia
-diaphoresis
Provide culturally appropriate care by: Correct Answer--addressing clients by last name until told
otherwise
-introduce thyself and explain position
-be authentic and honest about what you don't know about a culture
-use culturally sensitive language
-don't make assumptions about the client
-encourage the client to ask questions
-find out what the client knows about condition and treatments
-respect beliefs, practices, and values
-show respect for client's support systemsIdentifying hazards in occupational environments: Correct Answer--exposure to chemicals
-worker inexperience/age/pregnancy
-lifting heavy loads
-constant sitting
-stress and burnout and violence
-temp extremes
-noise extremes
-not having proper protective equipment
Diet teaching for adolescents:
1. Calories/day for 15 yr old male & female=
2. Adolescents have an increased need for...
3. Adolescents require at least ____/day of Calcium
Teach them: Correct Answer-1. 2000 for female, 4000 for male
2. Iron (11-15 mg extra/day)
3. 1300 mg
Teach: don't skip meals, eat more calcium, nutrient-dense snacks (fruit, pretzels, smoothies, cheese)identify agent factors in the epidemiological triangle: Correct Answer-Chemical agents: drugs and toxins
Physical agents: noise and temp
Infectious agents: viruses and bacteria
Agent is the animate/inanimate object that causes the disease
Using web-based info: Correct Answer--must be credible, avoid .com (use .gov)
-must use appropriate terminology (no layman terms)
-EBSCO, CDC, NICBH are good sources
Providing information on immunizations is a part of the... Correct Answer-primary prevention
Calculating prevalence proportion: Correct Answer-# of existing cases in the population at a specific time
divided by
population total= _____per 1000
Caregiver burden responses: Correct Answer-fatigue
difficulty sleeping
illnessPTSD interventions Correct Answer--therapeutic relationship w/client
-assess for suicide idealization & use precautions if necessary
-use multiple strategies to reduce anxiety
-allow time to express feelings
rationalization Correct Answer-coming up with reasons that avoid the true reason (i.e. I got cancer of
the liver because its in my genes not because I drink to excess every day)
Providing teaching to a patient who speaks a different language than the nurse: Correct Answer--
interpreters should not be family members
-interpreters should have knowledge of health care terminology
-client preferences should be considered when choosing the age and sex of interpreters
-interpreters should not be from the same community as the client
-health teaching materials should be available in the client's primary language
Exposure to anthrax: Correct Answer--IV cipro prophylactically
-abx to stop disease progression
s/s:-headache
-fever
-muscle aches
-chest discomfort
-severe dyspnea
-shock
Pertussis education: Correct Answer--droplet precautions
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