Question 1

One initiative of Healthy People 2020 is to increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed.What is the maternity nurse's primary role in helping to meet this initiative?&#10;A) All nurses should become lactation consultants.&#10;B) Increasing the percentage of employers that offer a place to pump breast milk&#10;C) Providing support and teaching immediately after birth&#10;D) Increasing the percentage of live births in hospitals&#10;

Accepted Answer

The maternity nurse's primary role in helping to meet this initiative is to provide support and teaching immediately after birth. This includes initiating skin-to-skin contact, teaching proper latch and positioning techniques, and providing education about the benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and infant. While increasing the percentage of employers that offer a place to pump breast milk and increasing the percentage of live births in hospitals may also contribute to meeting this initiative, they are not within the direct scope of the maternity nurse's role. Becoming a lactation consultant requires additional education and certification beyond that of a registered nurse.

Question 2

What two federal agencies oversee objectives related to maternal,infant,and child health in the Healthy People 2020 initiative?&#10;A) The Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#10;B) The Department of Children and Youth Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration&#10;C) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration&#10;D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration&#10;

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are the two federal agencies that oversee objectives related to maternal, infant, and child health in the Healthy People 2020 initiative. The CDC focuses on preventing and controlling diseases, injuries, and disabilities, while the HRSA aims to strengthen access to quality healthcare services, especially for underserved populations. Together, they work towards improving the health and wellbeing of mothers, infants, and children in the United States.

Question 3

When the Healthy People 2020 initiatives are reviewed,which initiative related to infants and young children has shown improvement?&#10;A) Suicide rates in adolescents&#10;B) Increased life expectancy&#10;C) Babies put to bed on their backs&#10;D) Infant mortality rates&#10;

Accepted Answer

The initiative related to infants and young children that has shown improvement is babies being put to bed on their backs. This initiative focuses on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by promoting safe sleep practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of infants placed on their backs to sleep increased from 73% in 1994 to over 80% in 2018, showing improvement in this initiative.

Question 4

Who created the original Healthy People initiative?&#10;A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#10;B) The Health Resources and Services Administration&#10;C) President Jimmy Carter&#10;D) The surgeon general of the United States&#10;

Accepted Answer

The original Healthy People initiative was created by the surgeon general of the United States in 1979, under the leadership of Surgeon General Julius Richmond.

Question 5

Which initiative did not demonstrate improvement over the past decades?&#10;A) Air quality&#10;B) Childhood exposure to secondhand smoke&#10;C) Suicide and depression in adolescents&#10;D) Increased physical activity for adults&#10;

Accepted Answer

C) Suicide and depression in adolescents have not demonstrated improvement over the past decades, with rates of both conditions rising among young people.

Question 6

How can maternal and pediatric nurses promote Healthy People objectives for their clients?&#10;A) Provide all patients with a copy of the current Healthy People objectives&#10;B) Plan care that includes teaching and support for Healthy People objectives&#10;C) Require all new mothers to breastfeed while hospitalized&#10;D) Discourage the father from ever bottle feeding the newborn&#10;

Accepted Answer

Maternal and pediatric nurses can promote Healthy People objectives by including teaching and support for Healthy People objectives in their care plan. Providing all patients with a copy of the current Healthy People objectives may not be an effective strategy, as some patients may not be able to understand or remember the information. Requiring all new mothers to breastfeed and discouraging fathers from bottle-feeding may not be feasible or appropriate for all patients, as individual circumstances and preferences should be taken into account.

Question 7

Which statement is accurate regarding the Healthy People 2020 initiative related to families,children,and infants?&#10;A) Most of the Healthy People documents apply specifically to infants and children.&#10;B) Healthy People documents address the good health of adults,which benefits children.&#10;C) There are no Healthy People initiatives specifically addressing infants or children.&#10;D) The only initiative impacting families,infants,and children encourages breastfeeding.&#10;

Accepted Answer

The Healthy People 2020 initiative is focused on improving the health of individuals and communities in the United States. While there are specific objectives related to infants and children, the initiative applies broadly to all populations. Many of the goals and strategies within Healthy People documents are focused on improving the health of adults, which can have a positive impact on the health of children and families. The initiative includes a wide range of objectives related to health promotion, disease prevention, and access to healthcare services, among other areas.

Deck 1: Healthy People 2020 and Initiatives for Healthy Families