Test Bank for Community Public
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What is the primary reason Americans are concerned about health care?
The constantly increasing costs of health care.
What percentage of the Gross Domestic Product did health care costs account for in
1965?
5.7%.
What percentage of the Gross Domestic Product did health care costs account for in
2015?
17.8%.
Why is a nurse's involvement in lobbying for health care changes important?
Nurses are the largest segment of health care providers and are informed about the current
health care system.
What misconception does the new health care system address regarding services
offered to Americans?
The new health care system will change access and availability but will not necessarily offer
free services.
What cognitive level is assessed in the question about the primary reason for health
care concern?
Understand (Comprehension).
What role do politicians and media play in Americans' perceptions of health care?
They influence perceptions but are not the primary reason for concern.
What is the focus of Chapter 01 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Health: A Community View.
What is the title of Chapter 05 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Epidemiology.
What is the focus of Chapter 10 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing.
What chapter discusses Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing?
Chapter 13.
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Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What is the focus of Chapter 22 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Veterans Health.
Which chapter covers Homeless Populations?
Chapter 23.
What is the focus of Chapter 26 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Communicable Disease.
What chapter addresses Substance Abuse?
Chapter 27.
What is the focus of Chapter 29 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Natural and Man-Made Disasters.
What is the primary focus of Chapter 04?
Health Promotion and Risk Reduction.
What is the focus of Chapter 06 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Community Assessment.
What chapter discusses Community Health Education?
Chapter 08.
What is the focus of Chapter 16 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Child and Adolescent Health.
What chapter covers Women's Health?
Chapter 17.
What is the focus of Chapter 18 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Men's Health.
What chapter discusses Senior Health?
Chapter 19.
What is the focus of Chapter 21 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Populations Affected by Disabilities.
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Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What does the American Nurses Association (ANA) emphasize about health care?
Health care is a right, not a privilege.
How can nurses influence the health care delivery system?
By working politically to create a system that meets health needs.
What trend is observed in the employment of nurses?
There is a trend toward consolidation of health care into large central medical centers.
What is the increased emphasis in health care delivery?
Community-based health care.
What role do Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) have in employing nurses?
MCOs employ nurses to improve customer relations.
What is the expected trend in health care employment despite hospital closures?
Growth in employment in health care is expected.
Where are nurses increasingly being employed?
In community settings rather than hospitals.
What does the shift towards community-based care reflect?
A move away from hospital-based tertiary care.
What is emphasized to help decrease health care costs?
Disease prevention rather than high-cost treatment.
Which ethical belief is most helpful in the current health care crisis?
Emphasis on social justice and collective responsibility.
What does public health recognize as necessary for maintaining a safe environment?
Collective action.
What has stifled the evolution of a health system to protect population health?
An overinvestment in technology and seeking cures within the market justice system.
What is the primary problem with Healthy People 2020's emphasis on healthy lifestyle
behaviors?
, Test Bank for Community Public
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
It emphasizes personal responsibility but ignores social and environmental changes needed
for well-being.
What responsibility does the ANA Code of Ethics require of nurses beyond patient care?
To uphold ethical standards and advocate for the health and well-being of the community.
What is a key challenge in making healthy food choices according to the notes?
It costs more to buy and eat fresh fruits and vegetables compared to fast food.
What should be recognized alongside individual autonomy in health care?
Collective responsibility in ensuring social justice.
What is the relationship between community responsibility and health according to the
notes?
Community responsibility and action are necessary to address environmental or cultural
restraints to health.
What is the implication of the shift towards neighborhood-based practice centers?
It indicates a response to the need for accessible health care in local communities.
How do nurses contribute to the evolution of health care systems?
By advocating for policies that support community health initiatives.
What is the significance of the trend towards community-based care?
It reflects a broader understanding of health that includes social determinants.
What does the emphasis on personal choices in health care objectives overlook?
The need for collective action and community support.
What is a consequence of focusing solely on personal health choices?
It may ignore systemic issues that affect health outcomes.
What role do nurses play in managed care settings?
They help improve customer relations and overall patient care.
What is the ANA Code of Ethics' stance on workplace issues like work schedules?
The ANA Code of Ethics does not directly address workplace issues such as work schedules
or the need for overtime.
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What is the primary reason Americans are concerned about health care?
The constantly increasing costs of health care.
What percentage of the Gross Domestic Product did health care costs account for in
1965?
5.7%.
What percentage of the Gross Domestic Product did health care costs account for in
2015?
17.8%.
Why is a nurse's involvement in lobbying for health care changes important?
Nurses are the largest segment of health care providers and are informed about the current
health care system.
What misconception does the new health care system address regarding services
offered to Americans?
The new health care system will change access and availability but will not necessarily offer
free services.
What cognitive level is assessed in the question about the primary reason for health
care concern?
Understand (Comprehension).
What role do politicians and media play in Americans' perceptions of health care?
They influence perceptions but are not the primary reason for concern.
What is the focus of Chapter 01 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Health: A Community View.
What is the title of Chapter 05 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Epidemiology.
What is the focus of Chapter 10 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Policy, Politics, Legislation, and Community Health Nursing.
What chapter discusses Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing?
Chapter 13.
,Test Bank for Community Public
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What is the focus of Chapter 22 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Veterans Health.
Which chapter covers Homeless Populations?
Chapter 23.
What is the focus of Chapter 26 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Communicable Disease.
What chapter addresses Substance Abuse?
Chapter 27.
What is the focus of Chapter 29 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Natural and Man-Made Disasters.
What is the primary focus of Chapter 04?
Health Promotion and Risk Reduction.
What is the focus of Chapter 06 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Community Assessment.
What chapter discusses Community Health Education?
Chapter 08.
What is the focus of Chapter 16 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Child and Adolescent Health.
What chapter covers Women's Health?
Chapter 17.
What is the focus of Chapter 18 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Men's Health.
What chapter discusses Senior Health?
Chapter 19.
What is the focus of Chapter 21 in the Community Public Health Nursing textbook?
Populations Affected by Disabilities.
,Test Bank for Community Public
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
What does the American Nurses Association (ANA) emphasize about health care?
Health care is a right, not a privilege.
How can nurses influence the health care delivery system?
By working politically to create a system that meets health needs.
What trend is observed in the employment of nurses?
There is a trend toward consolidation of health care into large central medical centers.
What is the increased emphasis in health care delivery?
Community-based health care.
What role do Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) have in employing nurses?
MCOs employ nurses to improve customer relations.
What is the expected trend in health care employment despite hospital closures?
Growth in employment in health care is expected.
Where are nurses increasingly being employed?
In community settings rather than hospitals.
What does the shift towards community-based care reflect?
A move away from hospital-based tertiary care.
What is emphasized to help decrease health care costs?
Disease prevention rather than high-cost treatment.
Which ethical belief is most helpful in the current health care crisis?
Emphasis on social justice and collective responsibility.
What does public health recognize as necessary for maintaining a safe environment?
Collective action.
What has stifled the evolution of a health system to protect population health?
An overinvestment in technology and seeking cures within the market justice system.
What is the primary problem with Healthy People 2020's emphasis on healthy lifestyle
behaviors?
, Test Bank for Community Public
Health Nursing, 8th Edition
It emphasizes personal responsibility but ignores social and environmental changes needed
for well-being.
What responsibility does the ANA Code of Ethics require of nurses beyond patient care?
To uphold ethical standards and advocate for the health and well-being of the community.
What is a key challenge in making healthy food choices according to the notes?
It costs more to buy and eat fresh fruits and vegetables compared to fast food.
What should be recognized alongside individual autonomy in health care?
Collective responsibility in ensuring social justice.
What is the relationship between community responsibility and health according to the
notes?
Community responsibility and action are necessary to address environmental or cultural
restraints to health.
What is the implication of the shift towards neighborhood-based practice centers?
It indicates a response to the need for accessible health care in local communities.
How do nurses contribute to the evolution of health care systems?
By advocating for policies that support community health initiatives.
What is the significance of the trend towards community-based care?
It reflects a broader understanding of health that includes social determinants.
What does the emphasis on personal choices in health care objectives overlook?
The need for collective action and community support.
What is a consequence of focusing solely on personal health choices?
It may ignore systemic issues that affect health outcomes.
What role do nurses play in managed care settings?
They help improve customer relations and overall patient care.
What is the ANA Code of Ethics' stance on workplace issues like work schedules?
The ANA Code of Ethics does not directly address workplace issues such as work schedules
or the need for overtime.
