Background
Who was the first public health nurse in the United States?
What is
Lillian Wald
A nurse is working as a public health nurse. What will be the nurse’s primary focus?
What is
the needs of the population
Support/care for dying individuals and their family.
What is
Hospice care?
Area of nursing that bridges the medical and legal systems
What is
forensic nursing?
OSHA
What is the abbreviation for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
The public has a right to what kind of care
What is
competent care
Name a core competency of Public Health nursing
What is
Developing policies and planning programs
What can increase the risk for community violence?
What is
High level of unemployment.
Detail Oriented & Observant Skills
What is
Core skills of forensic nursing
Prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths
What is
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Protects the public health by detecting and investigating health problems.
What is CDC
If a public health nurse identifies cases of a disease, what is the first plan of a action ?
What is Assessment
Health outcomes:
What is
a) Are only positive in middle class communities
b) Are culturally sensitive
c) Are affected by health literacy
d) Are reduced in developed countries
Disposing of evidence properly
What is
Not a job of a forensic nurse
Cause occupational asthma
What is
Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapors
Protects the public health by assuring that foods are safe.
What is FDA
Choose a priority action of Public Health nurses.
What is
Promotion quality of life
Summarizes the role of the community health nurse.
What is
To preserve the health of individuals, families, & populations
Forensic nurses are not allowed to testify in a court of law
What is false
The Balance between home and work/school time
What is Occupational Wellness?
What are the core functions of public health?
What is
Assessment, policy development, & assurance
As a public health nurse, you implement an HIV plan for the community. What can be delegated?
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a)Teaching high-risk community members
b)Interviewing patients about sexual behaviors
c) Supplying drug users with sterile injection equipment
d) Assessing the community
Belief systems and traditions help with coping
What is
Faith Community Nursing
Forensic nurses provide trauma informed care to both elders & children who have experienced neglect
What is
true
Federal government agency that sets & enforces safety & health standards.
What is
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)