The nurse reviews the job descriptions of the community health workers who work with community health nurses and other members of the program team. These workers are responsible for: (Select all that apply.)
A) Serving as a cultural and language bridge to members of target population
B) Performing minor surgical procedures
C) Providing health education and outreach to community
D) Offering assistance in accessing services
E) Prescribing commonly used medications
Ans: A, C, D
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Community health workers provide a cultural and language bridge to the members of the target population. They work with community health nurses and other members of the program team in both urban and rural areas to provide health education, outreach and assistance in accessing services, translation, and specific interventions. They do not perform minor surgical procedures or prescribe commonly used medications.
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