NUR 426 Exam 4 Latest Update -

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A family survived a dangerous weather event, but now they are suffering through another part of environmental risk: stress, pain, and anxiety. The nurse recognizes that

these are the:

1.Physical agents.

2.Mixed exposures.

3.Psychosocial factors.

4.

Biological agents. - CORRECT ANSWER: Psychosocial factors.

A group of nurses wants to develop a collaborative effort that works to reduce the obesity rate in their community. Place the following steps in the order in which they

should be performed (A-D):

_____ A. Describe the major problems and issues and determine how a partnership would benefit their goals._____ B. Identify the key stakeholders within the community and beneficial collaborators._____ C. Determine if there is a need to collaborate with other agencies or individuals._____ D. Establish mutual goals and a plan that addresses those goals. - CORRECT

ANSWER: C, A, B, D

A hospital nurse is admitting a new patient and asks him if he has a primary care provider. He asks the nurse about the benefit of having a primary care provider, and the nurse replies with which of the following?

1.Increased access to health care 2.Decreased health-care costs 3.Focused on care of disease during the acute phase 4.Increased patient education and advocacy 5.

Physician-focused treatment - CORRECT ANSWER: Increase access to health care,

Decreased health care costs, and Increased patient education and advocacy.

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A new high school nurse is reviewing the sex education materials and finds them completely outdated, without any mention of contraception or sexually transmitted infections. What should the nurse do first?

1.Revise the materials and begin implementing the new program.

2.Look into state and local regulations that might impact the development of a new program.

3.Leave the materials as is, but create a new presentation that includes the omitted topics.

4.Schedule a meeting with parent representatives to discuss changing the program. -

CORRECT ANSWER: Look into state and local regulations that might impact the

development of a new program.

A new school nurse is reviewing the procedures put in place by the prior nurse, a woman with more than 30 years of experience. The nurse notices that a school-wide scoliosis screening occurs every fall. How does the new nurse proceed?

1.Continue performing the scoliosis screenings each year.

2.Only continue scoliosis screening on students who are symptomatic.

3.Eliminate scoliosis screenings altogether.

4.Check state screening guidelines to see what is required for school nurses in the state. -

CORRECT ANSWER: Check state screening guidelines to see what is required for

school nurses in the state.

A new strain of flu has emerged, and the CDC has released a new vaccine that is for use in high-risk populations. which population is most apt to be high-risk?

1.Pregnant women 2.Older adults 3.Children 4.

All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: Pregnant women, older adults, and children

A nurse has been volunteering at a free clinic located at a community center in a rural area twice a month for several years. Over the last few months, the nurse has noticed that the patient load has increased substantially as the population of this community has aged. It is not feasible for the nurse to spend more time at this center. What might be 2 / 4

the most feasible action she could take to continue to serve the needs of the community?

1.Try to hire a nurse to work at the free clinic.

2.Set up a telehealth arrangement so the nurse can answer simple questions from home or while on the road.

3.Set up a scheduling and triage system so the nurse only sees the neediest patients.

4.Consider closing the free clinic and opening a fee-for-service center. - CORRECT ANSWER: Set up a telehealth arrangement so the nurse can answer simple questions from home or while on the road.

A nurse has just been promoted to serve on the disaster preparedness committee of the hospital. The nurse's role during a disaster is to collect emergency information and distribute it to public health officials as required. What information should the nurse collect? (Select all that apply.) 1.Staffing needs 2.Supply inventory and shortages 3.Name, social security number, and phone number of every employee responding to the disaster 4.Budget needs of the hospital 5.Number of patients who have already been treated and who still need care - CORRECT

ANSWER: 1,2,5

A nurse has noticed that the average age of the workers in a factory is starting to increase. In anticipation of the needs of this population of workers, which program would likely be effective in keeping these workers safe?

1.Beginning a fitness program for workers to build muscle, flexibility, and balance.

2.Reducing hours.

3.Decreasing lighting and frightening noises.

4.

Implementing an early retirement program. - CORRECT ANSWER: Beginning a fitness

program for workers to build muscle, flexibility, and balance.

A nurse has observed that a particular fifth grade student visits the office two to three times each week with stomach aches, headaches, and vague complaints of not feeling 3 / 4

well. This has been continuing for several months. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

1.Refuse to see the child anymore.

2.Call his parents to discuss his symptoms and the need to be evaluated by his pediatrician.

3.Send the child home until he obtains medical clearance to return.

4.Refer him to the school psychiatrist for mental evaluation. - CORRECT ANSWER: Call his parents to discuss his symptoms and the need to be evaluated by his pediatrician.

A nurse has worked at a community health center for many years. Over the last several months, the nurse has noticed a significant decline in community members using the resources available at the clinic. What is the first thing the nurse should do?

1.Begin offering day care services and free transportation to the clinic to make it more convenient.

2.Reach out to former patients to determine why they are no longer returning to the clinic.

3.Perform a community assessment.

4.

Begin offering a new patient reduced fee rate. - CORRECT ANSWER: Reach out to

former patients to determine why they are no longer returning to the clinic.

A nurse is at the beach with friends when one of them begins to complain about dizziness and fatigue. It is a particularly hot day in the middle of a heat wave. How should the nurse react?

1.Call an ambulance.

2.Tell the friend to close her eyes, rest, and have her take some slow deep breaths.

3.Give the friend some cool water.

4.Leave the beach with the friend and have her sit in an air-conditioned car while drinking

an electrolyte replacement drink. - CORRECT ANSWER: Leave the beach with the

friend and have her sit in an air-conditioned car while drinking an electrolyte replacement drink.

A nurse is attending a training session on disaster management and is surprised to

learn that:

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