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ARLKQ

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A public health nurse is demonstrating one of the minimum competencies set forth by the National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) when:
 
  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 genetic testing

Question 2

The nurse organizes developmental vision and hearing screening of young children to identify those with disabilities. The nurse is performing which role?
 
  a. Caregiver
  b. Coordinator
  c. Collaborator
  d. Case finder


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

D
A nurse as a case finder identifies individuals with disabilities who need services.


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