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Community Final
Population Health Final. Term/Ques
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Importance of Wakefield study | Provided fraudulent evidence between vaccines and austism. Causing an increase of "anti-vaxxer's". We as nursing need to address parents concerns and provide evidence based science as proof against the myth that vaccines cause autism |
| Concerning vaccines, what does clinically competent care look like? | Ensuring there are no contraindications for giving a vaccine. |
| Culturally competent care looks like... | respecting others cultural and religious beliefs while sharing evidenced based information so parents can make informed decisions for their children |
| Providing evidence-based care looks like... | we have to be familiar with common misconceptions and myths and be prepared to discuss these with families and provide clear recommendations based on clinical guidelines |
| Reasons to vaccinate as an adult... | 1. no longer be protected 2. will help protect your kids 3. For travel 4. back to college 5. yearly flu vaccine 6. Newer vaccine 7. Not fully vaccinated as a kid 8. Work in Healthcare 9. Chronic health cond. 10. multi sex partners |
| The National Adult Immunization Plan (NAIP) 4 Goals | 1. strengthen the adult immunization infrastructure 2. improve access to vaccines 3. increase community demand for immunizations 4. Foster innovation in adult vaccine development and vaccination related technologies |
| HPV Age Recommendations | While the HPV vaccine is recommended for children, use has now expanded to some adults up to age 45, making it a recommended vaccination for both children and adults |
| What is the purpose of a Genogram? | Help track the genetic predisposition of certain diseases within the patient’s family |
| Carrier screening tests... | Samples are from both parents. IDs whether they are carriers of recessive genes |
| Prenatal screening... | Samples only the mother's blood. Includes ultrasounds. Intended to find any diseases or disorders |
| Genes associated with cancer development. | BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 |
| The importance of the nursing role in obtaining a through family history/genogram | Detailed family history can uncover potential genetic risk factors and we can start early screenings for early detection and interventions. |
| What is a Disaster? | In a sense, it is an event or series of events that affects the entire community and its ability to function at all levels to which they are unable to return to their pre-disaster state using their own resources |
| The 4 stages of Disaster Planning and Management | 1. Mitigation 2. Preparedness 3. Response 4. Recovery |
| Nursing Role in the Mitigation Stage | activities to prevent natural or man-made disasters. Examples include: immunizations, strengthening levees and dams, and assessing populations at risk. |
| Nursing Role in the Preparedness Stage | includes planning for five hazards that encompass a broader range of disasters including: natural or man-made, traumatic or explosive, nuclear or radiation, biologic or bioterrorism, and chemical |
| What are the 5 Hazards to plan for in the Preparedness Stage | • Natural or man-made • Traumatic or explosive • Nuclear or radiation • Biologic or bioterrorism • Chemical |
| Nursing Role in the Response Stage | Determine type, level, and scope of disaster Determination of a federal emergency Assess continuing hazards, safety, and security |
| Nursing Role in the Recovery Stage | Restoration of the community Saving the lives of those in danger Safety of the community Short and Long-term goals |
| START Triage Categories | Minimal/Minor - green Delayed - Yellow Immediate - Red Expectant/dead/deceased - Black |
| GREEN triage cat. Looks like ? | They can get up and walk |
| YELLOW triage cat. looks like? | RR < 30 Cap refill <2 sec Can follow simple commands |
| RED triage cat. looks like? | RR > 30 Cap refill > 2 sec Unconscious or altered mental status |
| BLACK triage cat. look like? | No breathing |
| GREEN tag interventions | Instruct people to move away form scene Direct to treatment area for minor injuries |
| YELLOW tag interventions | o Monitor for signs of decline and act promptly o Assess broken bones, burns, or persistent vomiting o Patient with chronic conditions |
| RED tag interventions | Secure an airway Perform rescue breaths or CPR Stop bleeding |
| BLACK tag interventions | Move on to those who can be saved |