174 Best Nursing Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the philosophy of public health nursing based on according to Margaret Shetland?

A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: Dec 14, 2020

The philosophy of public health nursing based on according to Margaret Shetland is the worth dignity of man. The concept of public health nursing or community health nursing was developed b...Read More

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Which position is the best for assisting a patient experiencing a walking weakness in the right side?

K.Paul
Answered: Dec 11, 2017

If a patient is weak on the right side due to a stroke or other impairment, then the doctor or aide should help that patient on their right side. For example, a patient has a weak right leg...Read More

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What are the four basic concepts of health beliefs?

W. Kaye, Ex-Marine
Answered: Feb 25, 2019

The biomedical health belief system, folk health belief system, alternative or complementary belief, and holistic health belief system are the four basic concepts of health beliefs. The...Read More

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Which level of health facility is the usual point of entry of a client into the health care delivery system?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Primary

The entry of a person into the health care delivery system is usually through a consultation in out-patient services.

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Which mission strengthens health care system?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The mission of primary health care (PHC) must be embodied in the hearts of health care providers, and it is also the key health system strategy for obtaining optimal health. No one knows th...Read More

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What task could the registered nurse safely assigned to a UAP?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Give an outmeal bath to an infant with eczema

Bathing an infant with eczema can be safely delegated to an aide; this task is basic and can competently performed by an aid.

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What is the primary goal of community health nursing?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Jun 21, 2018

To enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and communities to cope with their health needs. Basically, the motto of the community health nursing is based on the evaluation of the nur...Read More

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What is the most effective method for obtaining an accurate blood pressure reading from the client if the nurse is preparing a client for surgery?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Use a cuff that is wide enough to cover the upper two thirds of the client’s arm

To obtain an accurate reading in an adult, the blood pressure cuff should cover the upper two thirds of...Read More

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What is the primary purpose of maintaining NPO for 6 to 8 hours before surgery?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

To prevent aspiration pneumonia

NPO for 6 to 8 hours before surgery prevents vomiting, regurgitation of gastric content. Therefore, this prevents aspiration pneumonia. The primary purpose...Read More

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What is true of primary facilities?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Their services are provided on an out-patient basis.

Their services are provided on an out-patient basis. Primary facilities government and non-government facilities that provide basic...Read More

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When is the best time to provide the preoperative teachings?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 15, 2020

The best time to give preoperative teaching is relatively close to the time of the surgery, which could be the afternoon or evening before the surgery. The value of giving preoperative care is...Read More

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What best explains this statement, "CHN is a community-based practice"?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

CHN means Community Health Nursing. Community health nurses are often called public health nurses; they are trained to work as public health care givers. They work in public health settings to...Read More

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What should the PCA do to prevent bed sores when caring for a patient who is on bed rest?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Feb 14, 2019

Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are in charge of aging people are in need or medical attention or someone to help them do every day things that they are no longer capabe of doing. PCAs shoul...Read More

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What is the goal of Public Health according to C.E.Winslow?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

For people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity

According to Winslow, all public health efforts are for people to realize their birthrights of health and longevity.

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Which activities should a nurse plan for the first postoperative day after a colon resection (to prevent complications of immobility)?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Get the client out of bed and ambulate to a bedside chair

Weight bearing increases the vascular tone and decreases venous stasis, thereby preventing thrombi from developing; the increase in...Read More

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