Chapter 14: Universal screening and the role of the health visitor

1. What is a universalistic service?

  1. A service offered to all
  2. A service which is targeted
  3. A needs-led service

Answer: A

2. What is the formal title for a health visitor?

  1. A specialist public health nurse
  2. A special community nurse
  3. A specialist community public health nurse
  4. A community public health nurse

Answer: C

3. What is the framework used in England to underpin universal screening by health visitors?

  1. The Health Promotion Programme
  2. The Child Health Surveillance Programme
  3. Healthy Child, Healthy Future
  4. The Healthy Child Programme

Answer: D

4. When does the health visitor carry out a family health needs assessment?

  1. At the birth visit
  2. At every developmental check
  3. Sometime between the antenatal period and the birth visit and at every contact thereafter or when there is a change in family dynamics
  4. When the child goes to school

Answer: C

5. Which of the following activities is an integral part of universal screening activities?

  1. Checking that the house is clean and tidy
  2. Health promotion
  3. Family planning
  4. Checking that all utilities, e.g. gas and electric are connected

Answer: B