Chapter 1, Unit 7 Nurses as Advocates:
Current Laws Guiding Public Health
Nursing Practice
Advocacy is a moral and professional responsibility and a fundamental role of nursing. (T/F) - Correct
Answer True
Which of the following is the professional value that leads nurses to advocacy? - Correct Answer Social
justice
Which statement best describes policy? - Correct Answer Policy comprises the actions that are taken to
achieve a goal or objective
One of the main roles of the public health nurse is advocacy. What is included in the process of
advocacy? (SATA) - Correct Answer Identifying stakeholders
Collecting information
Taking action
A home health nurse is visiting a new client with tuberculosis. The client has refused to take the required
medication. What is the nurse's next best action? - Correct Answer Contact the home health agency
attorney to determine the specific regulations governing medication compliance in clients with
tuberculosis.
A community health nurse is at the local recreation center attending a community meeting where
members are expressing concern about an upcoming bill on allowing fracking in their community. The
community has requested the nurse assist them in preventing the bill from passing. How can the nurse
use advocacy to assist the community with this issue? (SATA) - Correct Answer Write local policy makers
regarding the communities' feelings about the issue
Research problems associated with fracking in communities and provide examples
Collaborate with community representatives to develop a form letter to contact policy makers
Current Laws Guiding Public Health
Nursing Practice
Advocacy is a moral and professional responsibility and a fundamental role of nursing. (T/F) - Correct
Answer True
Which of the following is the professional value that leads nurses to advocacy? - Correct Answer Social
justice
Which statement best describes policy? - Correct Answer Policy comprises the actions that are taken to
achieve a goal or objective
One of the main roles of the public health nurse is advocacy. What is included in the process of
advocacy? (SATA) - Correct Answer Identifying stakeholders
Collecting information
Taking action
A home health nurse is visiting a new client with tuberculosis. The client has refused to take the required
medication. What is the nurse's next best action? - Correct Answer Contact the home health agency
attorney to determine the specific regulations governing medication compliance in clients with
tuberculosis.
A community health nurse is at the local recreation center attending a community meeting where
members are expressing concern about an upcoming bill on allowing fracking in their community. The
community has requested the nurse assist them in preventing the bill from passing. How can the nurse
use advocacy to assist the community with this issue? (SATA) - Correct Answer Write local policy makers
regarding the communities' feelings about the issue
Research problems associated with fracking in communities and provide examples
Collaborate with community representatives to develop a form letter to contact policy makers
