18 Jan Meaningful Use criteria

NSG6002 Health Policy and Health Promotion in Advanced Nursing Practices

Week 4 Knowledge Check

Question 1 When seeking specific epidemiology information on disease statistics and prevention of deadly conditions. What specific agency under the US Department of Health and Human Services would you rely upon?

Question 1 options:

National Institutes of Health

American Cancer Society

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

All of the above

Question 2 Observational study designs are primarily used in public health data collection and help to determine efficacy of specific interventions. What is an example of a public health concern that is frequently evaluated by the CDC to ensure population-based health and wellness?

Question 2 options:

Drug safety and efficacy

Pasteurization

Environmental toxins

Vaccinations

Question 3 Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) committed to ensuring the safety of an aging society and reducing escalations in mental health disorders will require the following practice to promote wellness in this patient population:

Question 3 options:

Certification as a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Understanding the current health policy directing clinical practice recommendations

Seek ongoing continuing education credits in mental health and aging

All of the above

Question 4 When collecting important patient outcome data the APN must collect this information through:

Question 4 options:

Certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

EHR that is connected to all disciplines and settings participating in the care needs of a specific patient

Paper dictations and charts

Meaningful Use criteria

Question 5 Examples of Public Health Surveillance data include/s:

Question 5 options:

Zika virus

Tuberculosis

Trends in Obesity

All of the above