Chapter 14: Universal screening and the role of the health visitor
1. What is a universalistic service?
- A service offered to all
- A service which is targeted
- A needs-led service
2. What is the formal title for a health visitor?
- A specialist public health nurse
- A special community nurse
- A specialist community public health nurse
- A community public health nurse
3. What is the framework used in England to underpin universal screening by health visitors?
- The Health Promotion Programme
- The Child Health Surveillance Programme
- Healthy Child, Healthy Future
- The Healthy Child Programme
4. When does the health visitor carry out a family health needs assessment?
- At the birth visit
- At every developmental check
- Sometime between the antenatal period and the birth visit and at every contact thereafter or when there is a change in family dynamics
- When the child goes to school
5. Which of the following activities is an integral part of universal screening activities?
- Checking that the house is clean and tidy
- Health promotion
- Family planning
- Checking that all utilities, e.g. gas and electric are connected