Chapter 01: Community- And Prevention-Oriented Practice To Improve Population Health Stanhope: Foundations For Population Health In Community/public Health Nursing, 5th Edition Multiple Choic

Which of the following variables have led to a stronger commitment to population-focused services? (Select all that apply.) a. Economic turmoil and demand for high-technology care b. Emergence of new or drug-resistant infectious diseases c. Emphasis on overall health care needs rather than only on acute care treatment d. Threat of bioterrorism {Ans: ANS: B, C, D As overall health needs become the focus of care in the United States, a stronger commitment to population-focused services is emerging. Threats of bioterrorism, anthrax scares, and the emergence of modern-day epidemics have drawn attention to population-focused safety and services. Economic turmoil and demand for high-technology care have not contributed to a stronger commitment to population-focused services, rather it has occurred as overall health needs have become the focus of care.}A registered nurse was just employed as a public health nurse. Which question would be the most relevant for the nurse to ask? a. "Which groups are at the greatest risk for problems?" b. "Which patients should I see first as I begin my day?" c. "With which physicians will I be most closely collaborating?" d. "With which nursing assistants will I partner the most?" {Ans: ans A Asking which groups