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Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An NP has recently been hired by a public health department. Which of the following best de-scribes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?

a. Disease prevention activities
b. Deciding on a treatment plan
c. Identifying needs of populations at risk
d. Identifying health needs of the communi-ty

Question 2

An APHN has recently been hired by a public health department. Which of the following best describes what the PHN will most likely be doing in this role?

a. Diagnosing health problems
b. Managing chronic disease
c. Limiting disability
d. Conducting community assessments

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In the role of a clinician, the NP diagnoses actual or potential health problems; decides on treat-ment plans jointly with clients; intervenes to promote health, to protect against disease, to treat illness, to manage chronic disease, and to limit disability; and evaluates with the client and other primary care team members about how effective and comprehensive the nursing intervention may be in providing continuity of care. Disease prevention activities, identifying needs of populations at risk, and identifying health needs of the community are roles of an APHN.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Practicing within the role of clinician, the APHN is involved in conducting community assess-ments; identifying needs of populations at risk; and planning, implementing, and evaluating pop-ulation-focused programs to achieve health goals. Diagnosing health problems, managing chronic disease, and limiting disability are roles of an NP.