After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population ...

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After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community?
 
  1. Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions.
  2. Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes.
  3. Screen for the effects of environmental changes that result from the hurricane.
  4. Promote environmental policies to prevent recurrence of problems that result from environmental changes caused by the hurricane.

Question 2

During a health fair the population health nurse notes that a child of a family renovating an older home is demonstrating fatigue. What action should the nurse encourage the parents to take?
 
  1. Eat more foods with protein.
  2. Have the child go to bed earlier.
  3. Screen the child for serum lead levels.
  4. Screen the child for hearing difficulties.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Promoting environmental policies to prevent recurrence is a tertiary measure. Damage has already occurred and the objective is to restore capability to its optimal level. Promoting legislation and screening are secondary measures. Promoting replacement of hazard-producing processes is a primary measure.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. During a house renovation there is a possibility that the house may have lead paint. Children should be screened for lead levels if there has been a change in activity or affect. Having an earlier bedtime or eating a protein-rich diet will have no effect if lead levels are high. Screening for hearing difficulties is not an appropriate intervention if lead exposure is suspected.

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