Communit y Health 2019- Topic Descriptors with Complete Solutions Latest Updated 2024 Nonpharmacological interventions to manage nausea: Community - Correct Answer -eat cold or room temp foods -high carb, low fat -avoid fried foods -do not eat prior to chemo or radiation -sit up for 1hr following meal -ginger
-meal replacements: milkshake, juice, supplements
Cancer Disorders: Primary Prevention for Skin Cancer - Correct Answer -limit exposure to sunlight (esp between 10:00-4:00) -apply sunscreen when near reflective surfaces (sand, snow, water, concrete) spf of at least 15 -apply 30 min before exposure -reapply q2h -wear protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, lip balm -avoid indoor tanning Care of Specific Populations: Detecting the Effects of Pesticide Exposure - Correct Answer -Subjective: headache, dizziness, dyspnea, nausea, abdominal cramps, poor concentration, eye irritation -Objective: confusion, irritability, muscle weakness & twitching, nasopharyngeal irritation, vomiting, rash Complications of Pesticide Exposure - Correct Answer -long term: cancer, reproductive problems, parkinson's, liver damage, behavioral issues, impaired fetal development (even from secondary exposure) Client Education: Identifying Client Related Learning Barriers - Correct Answer -age -cultural barriers -poor reading and comprehension skills 1 / 4
-language barriers, barriers to access -lack of motivation *materials need to be 6th-8th grade reading level Client Education: Identifying Educator Related Barriers to Learning - Correct Answer anything that prohibits the nurse from interacting with the patient *use of written notes Developing a Health Screening Program - Correct Answer -identify population specific learning needs -consider specific concerns & effects of health needs in a population to determine priority learning need -select aspects of learning theories -identify barriers to learning and learning styles -design education program -set short & long term learning objectives that are measurable -select an appropriate educational method based on learning objectives -the education materials between 6-8th grade readability -select content appropriate to learning objectives -select and evaluation method that will provide feedback regarding achievement of short term learning objectives & long term impact 2 / 4
-implement the education program -evaluate the achievement of learning objectives & the effectiveness of instruction Planning Primary Prevention Activities - Correct Answer Strategies that prevent the INITIAL occurrence
of disease or injury:
*immunizations
- teaching healthy heart curriculum (nutrition, exercise, not smoking)
-educating about dental health -discussing safety -administering immunizations -teaching about communicable disease transmission -sex education -advocating for safe playground equipment -providing substance use prevention education -prenatal classes Community Health Program Planning, Development, & Management Steps - Correct Answer
Preplanning: brainstorm ideas 3 / 4
- gain entry into community & establish trust
- obtain community awareness & support/involvement
- coordinate collaborations that have similar interests
*brainstorm ideas-can be multiple ideas that are different
Assessment: collect data about the community & its members
- complete a needs assessment & identify community strengths & weaknesses
- assess the availability of community resources
*will these ideas benefit a majority of the community? you DO NOT WANT to only benefit a specific group
-list potential sources for program funding -evaluate secondary health data
Diagnosis: identify & prioritize health needs of the community
- analyze data to determine health needs
- consider the following when setting priorities: (community awareness of problem, community
-work with community members, local health professionals to develop priorities & establish outcomes
readiness to acknowledge & address it, available expertise/fiscal resources, severity, amount of time needed for resolution)
Planning: develop interventions to meet identified outcomes
- determine possible solutions
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-compare resources and interventions and select the best option