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The nurse is caring for a patient who lives 50 miles from the clinic and is often unable to obtain transportation for follow-up care.
Which barrier to healthcare is most likely responsible for the patient's noncompliance with follow-up clinic visits?

a)Uneven distribution of services
b)Perception of need
c)Lack of healthcare insurance
d)Lack of a usual source of care

a

The nurse is integrating one of the six principles from the Joint Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home by extending clinic hours on the weekend.Which one of the six principles is the nurse addressing?

a)Whole person orientation
b)Coordinated and integrated care
c)Quality and safety
d)Access to care

d

The nurse has integrated the six principles of the Joint Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home into practice.
Which statement defines the goal when providing this type of practice?

a)Healthcare is a partnership with the patient and the patient's family.
b)Patient-centered care is delivered in the home setting.
c)A team of healthcare providers will be available to care for the patient.
d)The cost of the care provided to the patient using this model is moderate.

a

The nurse volunteers to participate in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
Which statement accurately describes the role that the nurse will have when participating in CERT?

a)The nurse will take the place of first responder services.
b)The nurse will utilize the experience gained in the emergency department to triage victims.
c)The nurse will be granted permission to use their nursing license in an emergency situation
d)The nurse will act as an extension of first responder services.

a

The nurse is caring for a patient who has managed care insurance. The patient states, "I am not too sure about this new insurance. I have never had this type of coverage before."
Which statement by the nurse provides the patient with an accurate response?

a)"Your new insurance is excellent in decreasing your out-of-pocket expenses."
b)"The insurance you have allows you to go wherever you want to receive care."
c)This type of coverage by design promotes receiving high-quality, cost-effective care."
d)"You will receive patient-focused care with your insurance plan."

c

The nurse caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes requests a dietary consult.Which type of care is the nurse implementing?

a)Tertiary prevention
b)Secondary prevention
c)Primary prevention
d)Case management

a

The nurse is assessing a child who is slurring words and seeing double. The parent states, "I think that my child ate a bad batch of home canned beans yesterday."Which biological pathogen should the nurse suspect in the child?

a)Anthrax
b)Botulism
c)Smallpox
d)Tularemia

b

The nurse provides information about Medicare to a 65-year-old patient who is on Medicaid.
Which patient statement indicates that further information is needed?

a)"I know I can use the health department for routine care until my Medicare comes through."
b)"I have an appointment with a social worker to help me apply for Medicare."
c)"I understand that Medicare will not cover everything."
d)"I don't want to pay a premium for Medicare every month."

d

The nurse is teaching an adolescent patient how to perform a thorough breast self-examination using a realistic model of the breast.
Which type of prevention activity is the nurse performing with this patient?

a)Secondary prevention
b)Primary prevention
c)Tertiary prevention
d)Palliative prevention

a

The nurse is implementing reverse triage during a disaster.
Which patient should the nurse select to receive priority treatment?

a)The patient who utilizes an oxygen generator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
b)The patient with type 1 diabetes and severe food allergies
c)The patient on dialysis who has recently refused treatment
d)The patient experiencing angina with no previous history of cardiovascular disease

d

The nurse is looking for signs of cutaneous anthrax while assessing a patient who came into contact with a white powder leaking from an envelope.
Which early symptoms of anthrax should the nurse look for in this patient?
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Correct answer
Small sores that become blisters
Sore throat, mild fever, and muscle aches
Nausea and loss of appetite
Bloody diarrhea and high fever

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The emergency response team is performing a drill for a bioterrorism attack with pneumonic plague.
Which mechanism should the nurse consider is used for propagating pneumonic plague as a biological weapon?

a)It is released as a weaponized aerosol.
b)It is placed in the food supply.
c)It is dumped in the water supply.
d)It is transmitted through flea bites.

a

Which nursing care model for delivery can be the most cost effective?
a)Team nursing
b)Primary nursing
c)Positive nursing
d)Functional nursing

a

During a simulation of a deliberate release of biological agents, the nurse is given a scenario to provide care to a patient who is exposed to inhaled anthrax.
Which initial symptom should the nurse anticipate to find during the assessment of a patient who has inhaled anthrax?

a)Mild fever
b)Cough
c)Shortness of breath
d)Chest discomfort

a

The nurse is questioning the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) about the rationale for reverse triage in a disaster.
Which statement by the nurse shows an understanding of the CNS's explanation?

a)"Emergency personnel use reverse triage on a daily basis."
b)"In reverse triage, the most severely injured patients are treated last."
c)"Reverse triage gives priority to the very young and very old."
d)"Triage and reverse triage are interchangeable concepts."

b

The nurse is triaging victims who were decontaminated after coming in contact with an unknown chemical substance. The nurse is required to wear personal protective equipment.
The nurse is working in which zone?

a)Cold zone
B)Warm zone
c)Hot zone
d)Neutral zone

a

The nurse is conducting a drill for a large-scale biological attack. A participant asks the nurse, "Where would the healthcare personnel obtain the vaccines after such a large-scale attack?"
Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

a)"The area hospitals have stockpiles of vaccines in case of a biological attack."
b)"The vaccine manufacturers will have the vaccines delivered within 24-36 hours."
c)"A preassembled package with the vaccines will be delivered within 12 hours.
d)"The CDC has the vaccines readily available to be shipped immediately to a disaster site."

c

A patient who is visually impaired and has Parkinson disease is assigned a nurse to coordinate care from a number of specialists.
Which type of framework does this care coordination indicate?

a)Case management
B)Patient-focused care
c)Managed care
d)Team nursing

a

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who takes many medications due to complex healthcare needs.
Which statement describes the risk for the patient for prescription drug expenses when hitting the "donut hole" of Medicare?

a)The patient may be forced to purchase fewer prescription drugs.
b)The patient is given low-cost medications paid for with government funding.
c)The patient is able to get a free year's worth of drugs to use before the next calendar year.
d)The patient can only qualify for generic medications using Medicare payment

a

The patient tells the nurse, "My daughter is not able to care for me any longer and I am afraid that I don't have the money to pay for a nursing home."
Which response by the nurse provides the patient the essential information to make a decision on health insurance?

a)"Medicaid has a program that you may qualify for that covers nursing home charges."
b)"Since you are over 65 years of age, Medicare will pay your nursing home charges."
c)"You can enroll in CHIP because they help families."
d)"The Affordable Care Act pays for nursing home care."

a

The nurse is preparing to provide the parents of a child that is being seen for a well visit some general education.
Which statement by the nurse reflects secondary prevention education?
a)"Your child should be seen by the dentist every 6 months."
b)"It is important that your child get exercise for at least 20 minutes a day."
c)"You child is due for another
d)"It is important to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your child's diet."

a

The patient tells the nurse, "I live in a flood zone and have lost my home. I am glad I have flood insurance."
Which phase of emergency management has protected the patient from complete financial loss?

a)Mitigation
b)Preparedness
c)Emergency response
d)Recovery

a

The nurse is assessing a patient suspected to be in the prodromal phase of smallpox.
Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

a)Fever
b)Diarrhea
c)Urticaria
d)Coughing

a

The nurse is creating an educational program on bioterrorism and specific biological agents that have been assigned the highest priority by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Which factor should the nurse give as the rationale for assigning a biological agent the highest priority?

a)The biological agent cannot be eradicated by a vaccine.
b)The biological agent has an insignificant impact on public health.
c)The biological agent can cause public panic.
d)The biological agent cannot be easily transmitted to others.

c

The nurse is planning to participate in a community dialogue regarding healthcare resource allocation.
Which discussion activity would be the most appropriate choice for this nurse?

a)Collaborating with legislators
b)Talking with cancer survivors
c)Networking with healthcare providers
d)Speaking with the hospital administration

a

The nurse is working at a facility that utilizes primary care nursing as the model for delivering nursing care.
Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates an understanding of the role of the primary care nurse?

a)"I have 24/7 authority and responsibility for the patients assigned to my group."
b)"I will be delegating tasks to others, and they will be responsible for the tasks."
C)"I will be providing all the care for my patients and delegate tasks if necessary."
d)"I am responsible for the care of the patients assigned to my team."

a

The nurses participating on a disaster team are planning on installing a new warning system in the event of a tornado.
Which phase of emergency management is the disaster team addressing?

a)Mitigation
b)Emergency response
c)Preparedness
d)Recovery

a

The school nurse prepares for responsibilities during an emergency by participating in quarterly fire drills.
Which slogan best captures the nurse's responsibility?

a)"Greatest good for the greatest number."
b)"Most intense help for most severe injuries."
c)"Fastest triage for physical injuries."
d)"Scope of practice changes with circumstances."

a

A patient diagnosed with a tularemia infection asks the nurse, "Where did I get this from?"
Which response by the nurse provides the patient with accurate information?

a)"The bacteria are transmitted by animals and insects."
b)"Tularemia is spread by human contact."
c)"The bacteria are harbored in your intestinal tract."
d)"The infection is a result of an animal bite."

a

A patient tells the nurse, "I work full-time at a large company but I do not have any health insurance."
Which statement best describes the nurse's understanding of why the patient may have no health insurance?

a)The patient may not be able to afford the health insurance the employer offers.
b)The employer may not offer health insurance due to the employee's job description.
c)The patient may not be able to get insurance due to preexisting conditions.
d)The patient does not understand the importance of caring for health.

a

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What is an example of community emergency response teams?

In these programs, citizens work together to prepare their communities for disaster. The five federally sponsored Citizen Corps artner programs are: CERT, Fire Corps, the National Neighborhood Watch Program, the Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteers in Police Service, and The Corporation for National and Community Service.

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Measures the immediate consequences of impact, projects the prospect for short-term further damage, estimates the chance of further primary impacts, and identifies likely secondary threat consequences.