Author Question: Why is it important that the public health nurse be included in disaster planning? a. To be most ... (Read 93 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why is it important that the public health nurse be included in disaster planning?

a. To be most effective as a disaster responder
b. To anticipate the potential disasters that may occur
c. To educate the public about their responsibilities if a disaster occurs
d. To demonstrate the importance of community partnerships

Question 2

After reviewing the objectives of Healthy People 2020, the public health nurse determines that programming for communicable diseases in the community should focus on

a. Encouraging community members to engage in healthy behaviors
b. Identifying high-risk sexual behaviors among community members
c. Monitoring the sexual activity of adolescents
d. Providing information about the hazards of multiple sexual partners

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
To be most effective as a disaster responder, the public health nurse needs to be part of the team before an emergency occurs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Healthy People 2020 lists communicable disease as an area of focus including levels of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and sexually transmitted infections. One method to reduce the risk of acquiring a communicable disease is by the public health nurse providing information on the hazards of multiple sexual partners and street drug use.