Author Question: A nurse is practicing in a faith community. Which of the following best describes an aspect of the ... (Read 83 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is practicing in a faith community. Which of the following best describes an aspect of the faith community that a nurse must be knowledgeable about?

a. How clergy are trained and their areas of expertise
b. The economic status of the parishioners and their ability to pay the nurse
c. The policies and procedures of the reli-gious order in which they practice
d. Lines of authority and channels of com-munication in the faith community

Question 2

What is the goal of local public health departments?

a. To monitor communicable diseases
b. To improve the health status of communi-ties
c. To offer services for the uninsured
d. To enforce environmental codes and laws

paavo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Faith community nurses must be knowledgeable about lines of authority and channels of com-munication, as well as personnel decisions and how these are made in the congregation. It is im-portant for faith community nurses to serve in collaborative relationships with the clergy to effec-tively implement programs. It is typically not the responsibility of the nurse to request payment for services from parishioners. There are typically not policies and procedures as part of a reli-gious order.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The goal of local public health departments is to safeguard the public's health and improve the health status of communities. The federal and state levels monitor communicable diseases, offer services for the uninsured, and enforce environmental codes and laws.