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Caiter2013

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A public health nurse (PHN) is implementing the objectives related to genetics from Healthy People 2020. Which of the following best describes the action that is being taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Educating clients that multiple factors in-fluence the development of disease
  b. Counseling clients about the results of ge-netic testing
  c. Lobbying for legislation to support genetic research
  d. Providing screening and genetic testing for specific groups of individuals

Question 2

A PHN reports that she is able to demonstrate the minimum competencies set forth by the Na-tional Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG). Which of the follow-ing describes the action that is taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Organizing a meeting to discuss the care of cystic fibrosis clients
  b. Making a referral to a genetics specialist
  c. Advocating for legislation to support stem cell research
  d. Educating a client about the results of ge-netic testing



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mfedorka

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The objectives of Healthy People 2020 related to genetics suggest that screening and genetic testing for specific groups still remain the standard of practice while other routine screenings or tests are questioned for their impact on morbidity and mortality. Healthy People 2020 objectives do not address client education, client counseling, or legislation for genetics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The minimum competencies for health care professionals set forth by NCHPEG are: be able to examine competence of practice, understand the social and psychological implications of health-related genetic information, and know how and when to make referrals to a genetics pro-fessional. Making a referral is the only example that is described in these competencies.




Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


raili21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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