Question 1

Nursing centers were established in the 1970s by:

Accepted Answer

Nursing centers were established in the 1970s primarily by academic nursing programs to provide community-based care and serve as sites for clinical education and research.

Question 2

Which of the following reveals the strengths, limitations, and capacity of an organization and the community to support the establishment and viability of a nursing center?

Accepted Answer

A feasibility study is a comprehensive evaluation of the strengths and limitations of an organization and the community it serves to determine the viability of a nursing center. It includes data collection, analysis of market trends, and consideration of financial and regulatory requirements. While focus groups and community forums can provide valuable input, they are not as comprehensive as a feasibility study in assessing the overall capacity of an organization and community to support a nursing center.

Question 3

Program evaluation is an essential organizational practice in nursing centers. A Nurse Executive provides materials on the effectiveness of a prenatal program. This would be termed:

Accepted Answer

Gathering credible evidence is the best choice because it involves examining the effectiveness of a program through data collection, analysis, and interpretation. In this case, the Nurse Executive is providing materials that showcase the evidence of the program's effectiveness, which shows that credible evidence has been gathered. The other choices, such as focusing on design, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring use and sharing lessons learned, could also be important aspects of program evaluation but do not directly relate to the example given in the question.

Question 4

Nursing center research has principally focused on:

Accepted Answer

Research in nursing centers has primarily concentrated on understanding the development and characteristics of these centers, including their structure, function, and role in healthcare delivery.

Question 5

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) says:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA's main objective is to protect the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information (PHI) by implementing strict confidentiality rules. Therefore, the correct choice that matches the statement is C-Client confidentiality is strictly adhered to by staff.

Question 6

The levels of prevention are often addressed in nursing centers. If a community conducts blood lead screenings on a regular basis for children under 6 years old, this would be considered:

Accepted Answer

Blood lead screenings for children under 6 years old is considered secondary prevention because it aims to detect and treat lead poisoning in its early stages, preventing further harm to the child's health. Primary prevention would be measures taken to prevent lead exposure altogether, such as removing lead paint from homes. Tertiary prevention would involve managing the long-term effects of lead poisoning, such as cognitive and behavioral problems, which may require ongoing treatment and support. Health education is a broad term and may encompass primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention strategies.

Question 7

A nursing center is going to be placed in a rural community. Which of the following has the most power and influence on model development and team composition?

Accepted Answer

The rural community has the most power and influence on model development and team composition as they are the ones who will be the recipients of care from the nursing center. Their needs, preferences and expectations for healthcare services are vital in shaping the model of care that will be provided, as well as the composition of the nursing center's staff. The input and involvement of the community can also help build trust and support for the nursing center, which can ultimately impact its success.

Question 8

The Healthy People initiative has framed the nation's health promotion and disease prevention agenda since 198
0)What are the goals of Healthy People 2010?

Accepted Answer

The goals of Healthy People 2010 are to increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities. Choices A, C, and D are not related to the goals of Healthy People 2010.

Question 9

Nursing centers are responsive to the needs of the community when the:

Accepted Answer

Nursing centers are most responsive to the needs of the community when the community is involved in assessing its needs. This ensures that the services provided by the nursing center are tailored to meet the specific needs of the community it serves. While staff and nurse executives may have insights into community needs, their perspectives may not fully reflect the diversity and unique characteristics of the community. Community leaders may also have their own agendas that may not align with the needs of the community as a whole. Therefore, involving the community directly in the needs assessment process is the best approach.

Question 10

Which of the following addresses the multiple levels of intervention required for bringing about and sustaining change?

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning involves identifying multiple levels of intervention required for bringing about and sustaining change, as it involves setting goals, objectives, and action steps that target different aspects of the problem or issue at hand. Community collaboration, assessment, and partnership are important components of the planning process, but do not necessarily address the multiple levels of intervention required for sustainable change.

Question 11

There are many nursing center typologies. The service model includes:

Accepted Answer

The service model typology includes comprehensive primary care centers that provide an array of healthcare services to residents. This model is focused on person-centered care, with the goal of improving quality of life for residents. Free-standing and affiliated centers and fee-for-service payment are not included in this typology.

Question 12

Advanced practice nurses often provide care at nursing centers. Some of the possible classes that focus on health promotion might include:

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation and weight management techniques are both examples of health promotion classes that can be useful for advanced practice nurses providing care at nursing centers. These classes can help nurses educate their patients on healthy behaviors and provide strategies for making positive lifestyle changes. While the other choices may be relevant to nursing education and practice, they are not directly related to health promotion in a nursing center setting.

Question 13

Which of the following describes the development and direction of the nursing center and how goals will be met?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Nursing centers provide unique opportunities to improve the health status of individuals, families, and communities through direct access to nurses and nursing models of care. All nursing centers have things in common. They include:

Accepted Answer

Nursing centers share characteristics that reflect the values, beliefs, and scientific knowledge and skills inherent in nursing models of care, such as patient-centered care, holistic care, and preventative care. The other options are not true for all nursing centers.

Question 15

In planning and establishing a nursing center initiative, nurses and others need to seek expert advice and support. They must understand that this is a business enterprise. Final decisions about establishing a nursing center must be based on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

Final decisions about establishing a nursing center must be based on existing social policy and health care financing because these factors will ultimately determine whether the center will be able to sustain itself financially and meet the needs of the community. Community response and nursing interest are important factors to consider, but they should not be the sole basis for decision-making. Grant submission may be a useful tool for securing funding, but it should not be the only factor considered when making final decisions about establishing a nursing center.

Question 16

One type of nursing center is the special care center. This center:

Accepted Answer

A special care center focuses on a particular demographical group or those with special care needs, such as those with dementia or those who are ventilator dependent. B is incorrect because being associated with a school of nursing is not a defining characteristic of a special care center. C and D are also incorrect as special care centers can be either not-for-profit or for-profit, and their payment structure can vary.

Question 17

The nursing center team has people of many levels of skill. The Director or Nurse Executive is an advanced practice nurse who is committed to the nursing center model. Which of the following are other responsibilities of the Nurse Executive?

Accepted Answer

The Nurse Executive is responsible for grantsmanship, oversight of contracts and grants, and development of the Advisory Board. Business operations and data operations may fall under the responsibility of other members of the team, while patient care and referral may be shared responsibilities among multiple team members.

Question 18

Individuals, families, groups and organizations, policy makers, and staff are involved in community collaboration. These groups are known as:

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders refer to individuals, groups, or organizations that have a significant interest or involvement in a particular community collaboration effort. They can include individuals, families, policy makers, and staff, among others, who have a vested interest in the outcome of the collaboration effort. Option A, Nursing Center workers, is too specific and does not encompass all the groups involved in community collaboration. Option B, Policy makers, is one of the groups involved but not inclusive of all the others. Option D, Diversity, is not a group involved in community collaboration but rather a concept to be considered in the collaboration process.

Question 19

Nursing centers are strategically positioned to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Efforts focus on enhancing people's capacity to meet their personal, family, and community responsibilities. These include:

Accepted Answer

Community-based culturally competent care is the best choice as it recognizes the importance of understanding cultural diversity and providing care that respects and meets the needs of diverse communities. Nursing centers can work with these communities to enhance their capacity to meet their health needs while also promoting their personal, family, and community responsibilities. A, C, and D are not the best choices as working in partnerships with lawmakers may not always result in sustainable support, an illness-based approach does not adequately consider the social determinants of health, and fee-for-service payments may create financial barriers for vulnerable populations.

Question 20

Which of the following types of nursing centers actively integrates service, education, and research in its model?

Accepted Answer

Academic nursing centers are the only type of nursing centers that actively integrate service, education, and research in their model. Special care centers focus on specific conditions or populations, freestanding organizations can exist in various settings and have different priorities, and fee-for-service centers prioritize financial sustainability over research or education.

Quiz 18: The Nursing Center: a Model for Nursing Practice in the Community