Test Generator Questions, Chapter 3, Social, Economic, and Policy Influences on Ambulatory Care

1. The Healthy People initiative, which has progressively emphasized necessary changes to help improve the health of Americans, continues to provide direction to healthcare providers. Which factor is woven into this project?

A. A focus on environmental conditions

B. Need for stronger medications

C. Education concerning major diseases

D. Guide the public to potential treatments.

Learning Objective: 1

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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2. An ambulatory care nurse provides care for a variety of individuals in a metropolitan area. Which factors are constant concerns for the local individuals that the nurse can assist with? Select all that apply.

A. Adequate supply of nutritious food

B. Lack of employment opportunities

C. Improve housing options.

D. Ensure all individuals are safe.

E. Provide routine health screenings.

Learning Objective: 2

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

Integrated Process: Caring
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3. A new school nurse is concerned about the high number of children with asthma. Which response should the nurse prioritize for these students?

A. Advocate for a community resource.

B. Encourage legislation to improve air quality.

C. Ensure each child has a primary care provider providing care.

D. Educate teachers on how to handle an asthmatic attack.

Learning Objective: 3

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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4. An ambulatory care nurse helps provide care at a housing center for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Which action should the nurse prioritize when providing care?

A. Encourage communication.

B. Assess educational level of mother.

C. Ensure children are enrolled in school.

D. Assess for injuries.

Learning Objective: 4

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process
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5. An ambulatory nurse is concerned that a recent forest fire will increase health challenges among the local population. Which action could best improve the future health of the individuals in this population?

A. Advocate for policy change to address the continuing environmental damage.

B. Educate the local residents about best ways to prevent health challenges during these times.

C. Provide individuals with high risks with the appropriate preventive treatments.

D. Suggest individuals with high risks to leave the area as soon as a fire is reported.

Learning Objective: 5

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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