Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

42 UNIT II COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR PATIENT CARE

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obstetric care, well-child care, counsel-

ing, and referrals.

13. The type of care provided to homebound
    ill, disabled, or elderly patients to allow
    the primary caregiver to have some time
    away from the responsibilities of day-to-
    day care


14. Nurses in this setting are often the
    major source of health assessment,
    health education, and emergency care
    for the nation’s children.


15. Occupational health nurses practicing in
    these settings focus on preventing work-
    related illnesses and injuries by conduct-
    ing health assessments, teaching health
    promotion, and caring for minor
    injuries and illnesses.
    Match the team member in Part A with their
    role in the healthcare system listed in Part B.
    PART A
    a.Physician
    b.Physician assistant
    c.Physical therapist
    d.Respiratory therapist
    e.Occupational therapist
    f.Speech therapist
    g.Dietitian
    h.Pharmacist
    i.Social worker
    j.Unlicensed assistive personnel
    k.Chaplain
    PART B


16. Licensed to formulate and dispense
    medications


17. Trained to help hearing-impaired
    patients speak more clearly


18. Responsible for the diagnosis of illness
    and medical or surgical treatment of
    that illness


19. Help nurses provide direct care to
    patients; titles include nursing assistants,
    orderlies, attendants, or technicians


20. Responsible for managing and planning
    for dietary needs of patients


21. Licensed to assist physically challenged
    patients to adapt to limitations
    22. Has completed a specific course of study
    and a licensing examination in prepara-
    tion for providing support to the
    physician
    23. Seeks to restore function or prevent
    further disability in a patient after an
    injury or illness
    24. Counsels patients and family members
    and informs them of, and refers them
    to, various community resources
    25. Has been trained in techniques that
    improve pulmonary function and
    oxygenation

SHORT ANSWER

1.List four factors that have influenced the need

for increased home healthcare.

a.

b.

c.

d.

2.Describe the role of the nurse in the following

healthcare centers:

a.Primary care offices:

b.Ambulatory care centers and clinics:

c. Mental health centers:

d.Rehabilitation centers:

e.Long-term care centers:

3.How have recent changes in the healthcare

system affected the role of the hospital as a

provider of healthcare services?

4.List six services that can be performed during

outpatient care.

a.

b.

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