Public Health Nursing Roles
A home health nurse has called his patient to arrange an initial home visit and has
driven to the home. What is the nurse's objective in the first few minutes of the home
visit?
a. Observing the neighborhood and client's home.
b. Gather demographic data and complete the referral form.
c. Assess the patient's most important heath needs.
d. Determine the patient's needs for ongoing care. - ansa. Observing the neighborhood
and client's home.
All of the following are potential hazards in the workplace except:
a. Biological
b. Chemical
c. Behavioral
d. Physical
e. Psychosocial - ansc. Behavioral
Some of the barriers that limit the utilization of hospice services in rural areas include
which of the following? (select all that apply)
a. Provider Shortages
b. Socioeconomic Status
c. Policy Barriers
d. Rural Culture
e. Over Education Among the Public - ansa. Provider Shortages
