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MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A PHN is developing a measurable outcome health status indicator that can be used at the indi-vidual level of practice. Which of the following would the nurse most likely use?

a. A 50-year-old woman receives annual mammograms
b. School absences in a community decline
c. Teachers have increased awareness of health problems
d. Those in poverty utilize the free mammo-gram program

Question 2

A PHN is conducting a community assessment. Which of the following is the best example of this action?

a. Visiting an elderly person at home to as-sess and evaluate safety and fall risk
b. Developing diagnoses to identify nursing interventions at a health clinic
c. Evaluating services at an immunization clinic where a translator provides services
d. Compiling recent data from the county health department on child abuse cases

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Outcome health status indicators are used to measure the impact of the interventions on popula-tion health. In this case, a 50-year-old woman receiving an annual mammogram will have an im-pact on the population health when considering those who are receiving the screening. The other examples do not look at population health as an outcome or are not occurring at the individual level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Compiling recent data from the county health department on child abuse cases is an example of community assessment, assessing needs and data within a community. Community assessment does not happen with an individual. Community assessment must be completed before diagnoses can be developed. Evaluation of services is not part of community assessment.