Exam 10: Communication, Collaboration, and Technology

A public health nurse is responsible for teaching school-aged children how to live with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse has utilized various approaches and techniques to help these young clients learn and cope with their challenges. The nurse recognizes which video game can be very effective to achieve this goal?

The community health nurse is a member of a collaborative partnership interdisciplinary team, which is working to improve health care to a rural community. As the group continues to work as a unit, which outcome does the nurse most anticipate?

A community health nurse is concerned that certain members of the local community do not comprehend the educational material due to low literacy. The nurse recognizes which approach to this problem is the most appropriate?

A public health nurse is seeking grants to assist with providing low- to no-cost influenza shots for a small rural community, which routinely experiences high rates of influenza each winter. Which action by the nurse will help improve the chances of a grant being awarded to this community?

A public health nurse is preparing to work with a group of college students to help decrease the incidence of STIs. What is the best response from the nurse when asked why a contract is needed?

A public health nurse has been working with a small community group for several months, and although things were progressing well, the nurse notes a subtle shift in the group with increasing lack of cooperation. After a recent meeting, the nurse recognizes which situation needs to be addressed to bring the group back to working successfully?

A public health nurse in the state's health department notes that various facilities in a large community are reporting increased numbers of whooping cough. What should be the nurse's first response?

The nurse is discussing smoking cessation options with a client who is having difficulty quitting due to pressures at work and with family and friends. Which statement used by the nurse displays active listening skills?

A community health nurse is meeting with a group of clients and notes that some clients are misinterpreting the information. What does the nurse recognize as the most likely barrier to communication for this group?

The public health nurse is often involved with leading community groups and recognizes leading a successful group involves going through various stages. Which statements best describe some of these stages? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is organizing a group consisting of health care providers from other clinics and facilities in the community to address various challenges in providing adequate care to the community. The nurse recognizes that inadequate sharing of health records among the facilities can be addressed best by which solution?

A group of student nurses is discussing the effect of health literacy on health care and how it may impact their future clients. Which key issues should these future nurses be most aware of? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse has noticed a trend in the number of clients with low compliance in routine health maintenance from a certain area in the state. Which resource can the nurse use to best justify the creation of a new public health clinic?

Which is the first step in active listening?

A public health nurse is reviewing information sent from various facilities in a large community and notes an unexpected increase in the cases of Lyme disease. Which resource is available to assist this nurse in planning an appropriate response?

A community health nurse is remaining calm and firmly reassuring when dealing with a family in acute crisis. The nurse recognizes this is the best defense against which barrier to communication?

A public health nurse is meeting with student nurses to discuss the importance of effective communication. Which aspects of communication should the nurse indicate are under the most control of the nurse? Select all that apply.

An instructor is role-playing with a group of students by negotiating a contract to demonstrate the proper format. After the completion of the role-playing, which statement by the students indicates understanding of the process?

A client is surprised that the public health nurse does not ask many questions concerning the past medical history but appears to already know it. What is the best response by the nurse to address the client's concerns?

A public health nurse is tasked with establishing a local health clinic in a rural community, which currently only has a small hospital that is struggling to adequately assist all in the emergency department. Which goal should be a priority for the nurse?