Question 1

When applying the Minnesota Model of Public Health Interventions: Applications for Public Health Nursing Practice steps of surveillance,what initial action would the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyze data. 
B)  Consider whether surveillance as an intervention is appropriate to the situation. 
C)  Evaluate the impact of the surveillance. 
D)  Collect data.

Question 2

A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities.What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to identify appropriate data sources 
B)  The ability to communicate effectively using written reports 
C)  The ability to collaborate with community agencies 
D)  The ability to create a budget

Question 3

In which situation would a nurse use public surveillance? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  When estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak 
B)  When determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases 
C)  When detecting an epidemic of whooping cough 
D)  When reducing the prevalence of obesity

Question 4

Why does a nurse conduct surveillance?

Accepted Answer

A)  To eradicate a disease before it starts 
B)  To establish a baseline rate of disease occurrence and patterns of spread 
C)  To target populations for triage 
D)  To reduce the incidence of heart disease in a community

Exam 24: Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

When applying the Minnesota Model of Public Health Interventions: Applications for Public Health Nursing Practice steps of surveillance,what initial action would the nurse take?

A staff nurse has demonstrated the ability to be competent as a participant in surveillance and investigation activities.What skills would you expect that nurse to possess? Select all that apply.

In which situation would a nurse use public surveillance? Select all that apply.

Why does a nurse conduct surveillance?