The nurse is locating populations in her region who are exposed ...

[formula1]

The nurse is locating populations in her region who are exposed to lead-based paint and providing them with information regarding the dangers of lead poisoning. This is an example of which public health intervention?
 
  A) Surveillance
  B) Outreach
  C) Screening
  D) Case management

Question 2

Public health nursing is distinguished from other specialties by adherence to eight principles. Which are domains of public health nursing practice? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Intuitive assessment skills
  B) Community organization skills
  C) Communication skills
  D) Cultural competency skills
  E) Product marketing skills

[Jane]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
In the intervention of outreach, the nurse locates populations at risk, provides information, identifies possible actions, and identifies access to services, which is what the nurse is doing in this situation. In the intervention of surveillance, the nurse monitors health events through ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health interventions. In the intervention of screening, the nurse identifies individuals with unrecognized risk factors or asymptomatic conditions. In the intervention of case management, the nurse coordinates a plan or process to bring health services and the self-care capabilities of the client together as a common whole in a cost-effective way.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D
Feedback:
The eight domains of public health nursing practice are as follows: Analytic assessment skills, policy development and program planning skills, communication skills, cultural competency skills, community dimensions of practice skills, public health science skills, financial planning and management skills, and leadership and systems thinking skills.