NUR426 Exam 2 Questions & Answers | Newest
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What is Medicaid? who is it for? who determines who qualifies?
(Ans-
- federally and state funded program that reduces healthcare costs - for
low income families with dependent children, low income older adults, and
disabled individuals
- qualification is determined by the government
Why should public health nurses know public health policies?
(Ans- policy and government have a large impact on nursing and
healthcare by determining access to healthcare
What are some of the roles of a PHN relating to health policies?
(Ans-
- patient advocate
- interpreter (explain policies to patients)
- identifier of needs
- implementer of public health laws, regulations, and policies
Why is literature review the first step of EBP in program planning? (Ans-
allows us to see what has already been done in regards to a health issue
as well as what has and hasn't worked in the past
What data is the PHN mandated to obtain for the PHD about a patient who
has an STI? who else will be contacted and why?
(Ans-
- name, DOB, sexual partners, address, fill out a communicable disease
report form
, - notify past sexual partners in case they have the STI and aren't aware;
allows them to get screened and treated if necessary
What are some of the responsibilities of a community health nurse when
visiting patients?
(Ans- assessment, education, and intervention
what is osha?
(Ans-
•The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•requires chemical manufacturers and suppliers to provide a Material Safe
Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical they sell
What is the purpose of federally qualified health centers?
(Ans- provide health services to underserved communities by: -
receiving enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid
- offer sliding scale pay
- provide comprehensive services
- have an ongoing quality assurance program
What things do public health departments need to look at to meet
community needs?
(Ans-
- infrastructure: water, roads, and large enough health centers to serve a
community
- systems/data: patient information, community statistics, and resource
availability are needed to provide care
- staff characteristics: number of staff, primary language, biases, and
education about frequent health issues alter ability to care for a population
What is Medicare? who is it for?
(Ans- federally funded health insurance for older adults (over 65) and
disabled people under the age of 65 (including those with ends stage renal
disease)
What criteria are used in policy evaluation? examples?
Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ | Guaranteed
Pass.
What is Medicaid? who is it for? who determines who qualifies?
(Ans-
- federally and state funded program that reduces healthcare costs - for
low income families with dependent children, low income older adults, and
disabled individuals
- qualification is determined by the government
Why should public health nurses know public health policies?
(Ans- policy and government have a large impact on nursing and
healthcare by determining access to healthcare
What are some of the roles of a PHN relating to health policies?
(Ans-
- patient advocate
- interpreter (explain policies to patients)
- identifier of needs
- implementer of public health laws, regulations, and policies
Why is literature review the first step of EBP in program planning? (Ans-
allows us to see what has already been done in regards to a health issue
as well as what has and hasn't worked in the past
What data is the PHN mandated to obtain for the PHD about a patient who
has an STI? who else will be contacted and why?
(Ans-
- name, DOB, sexual partners, address, fill out a communicable disease
report form
, - notify past sexual partners in case they have the STI and aren't aware;
allows them to get screened and treated if necessary
What are some of the responsibilities of a community health nurse when
visiting patients?
(Ans- assessment, education, and intervention
what is osha?
(Ans-
•The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•requires chemical manufacturers and suppliers to provide a Material Safe
Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical they sell
What is the purpose of federally qualified health centers?
(Ans- provide health services to underserved communities by: -
receiving enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid
- offer sliding scale pay
- provide comprehensive services
- have an ongoing quality assurance program
What things do public health departments need to look at to meet
community needs?
(Ans-
- infrastructure: water, roads, and large enough health centers to serve a
community
- systems/data: patient information, community statistics, and resource
availability are needed to provide care
- staff characteristics: number of staff, primary language, biases, and
education about frequent health issues alter ability to care for a population
What is Medicare? who is it for?
(Ans- federally funded health insurance for older adults (over 65) and
disabled people under the age of 65 (including those with ends stage renal
disease)
What criteria are used in policy evaluation? examples?
