NR 443 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING QUIZ 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
QUIZ 1: Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Total Questions: 50
1. A community health nurse is applying the principles of public health. Which statement best describes the
primary focus of community health nursing?
A) Providing direct care to individuals in acute care settings
B) Promoting health and preventing disease at the population level
C) Managing chronic illnesses in outpatient clinics
D) Administering medications in home health settings
E) Conducting research on disease pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Community health nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the
health of populations. The focus is on aggregates rather than individuals, emphasizing prevention and health
promotion.
2. A nurse is reviewing the core functions of public health as defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Which of the following are core functions of public health? (Select All That Apply)
A) Assessment
B) Policy development
C) Assurance
D) Reimbursement
E) Research
Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The three core functions of public health are assessment (systematic data collection), policy
development (advocating for health policies), and assurance (ensuring services are available). Reimbursement
and research are not core functions.
, NR 443 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING QUIZ 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
3. A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey. Which activity is the nurse performing?
A) Interviewing community leaders about health concerns
B) Driving through a community to observe physical characteristics
C) Analyzing vital statistics and epidemiological data
D) Reviewing hospital admission records
E) Conducting focus groups with community members
Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing the community from a vehicle to assess physical
environment, housing, infrastructure, and resources. It provides a visual overview of the community.
4. A nurse is applying the epidemiological triangle to a community health issue. Which components are
included in the epidemiological triangle? (Select All That Apply)
A) Agent
B) Host
C) Environment
D) Vector
E) Time
Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The epidemiological triangle consists of agent (the cause of disease), host (the susceptible
individual), and environment (external factors that influence transmission). Vector and time are not part of
the classic triangle.
, NR 443 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING QUIZ 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
5. A nurse is calculating the infant mortality rate for a community. Which data are needed for this
calculation?
A) Number of live births and number of infant deaths in a year
B) Number of births and number of maternal deaths
C) Number of children under 5 and number of deaths
D) Number of pregnancies and number of fetal deaths
E) Number of newborns and number of congenital anomalies
Answer: A
Rationale: Infant mortality rate is calculated as (number of infant deaths under 1 year / number of live births)
× 1,000. It is a key indicator of community health status.
6. A community health nurse is using Healthy People 2030 as a framework for planning. Which statement
best describes the purpose of Healthy People?
A) To provide funding for community health programs
B) To establish national health objectives to improve population health
C) To mandate specific interventions for chronic diseases
D) To regulate healthcare providers
E) To license community health nurses
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People is a national initiative that sets evidence-based, 10-year objectives for improving the
health of all Americans. It provides measurable goals and objectives for health promotion and disease
prevention.
7. A nurse is working in a community health setting. Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
QUIZ 1: Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Total Questions: 50
1. A community health nurse is applying the principles of public health. Which statement best describes the
primary focus of community health nursing?
A) Providing direct care to individuals in acute care settings
B) Promoting health and preventing disease at the population level
C) Managing chronic illnesses in outpatient clinics
D) Administering medications in home health settings
E) Conducting research on disease pathophysiology
Answer: B
Rationale: Community health nursing focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the
health of populations. The focus is on aggregates rather than individuals, emphasizing prevention and health
promotion.
2. A nurse is reviewing the core functions of public health as defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Which of the following are core functions of public health? (Select All That Apply)
A) Assessment
B) Policy development
C) Assurance
D) Reimbursement
E) Research
Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The three core functions of public health are assessment (systematic data collection), policy
development (advocating for health policies), and assurance (ensuring services are available). Reimbursement
and research are not core functions.
, NR 443 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING QUIZ 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
3. A community health nurse is conducting a windshield survey. Which activity is the nurse performing?
A) Interviewing community leaders about health concerns
B) Driving through a community to observe physical characteristics
C) Analyzing vital statistics and epidemiological data
D) Reviewing hospital admission records
E) Conducting focus groups with community members
Answer: B
Rationale: A windshield survey involves observing the community from a vehicle to assess physical
environment, housing, infrastructure, and resources. It provides a visual overview of the community.
4. A nurse is applying the epidemiological triangle to a community health issue. Which components are
included in the epidemiological triangle? (Select All That Apply)
A) Agent
B) Host
C) Environment
D) Vector
E) Time
Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The epidemiological triangle consists of agent (the cause of disease), host (the susceptible
individual), and environment (external factors that influence transmission). Vector and time are not part of
the classic triangle.
, NR 443 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING QUIZ 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
UNIVERSITY | 50 MCQ’S WITH RATIONALES | ALREADY GRADED A+
5. A nurse is calculating the infant mortality rate for a community. Which data are needed for this
calculation?
A) Number of live births and number of infant deaths in a year
B) Number of births and number of maternal deaths
C) Number of children under 5 and number of deaths
D) Number of pregnancies and number of fetal deaths
E) Number of newborns and number of congenital anomalies
Answer: A
Rationale: Infant mortality rate is calculated as (number of infant deaths under 1 year / number of live births)
× 1,000. It is a key indicator of community health status.
6. A community health nurse is using Healthy People 2030 as a framework for planning. Which statement
best describes the purpose of Healthy People?
A) To provide funding for community health programs
B) To establish national health objectives to improve population health
C) To mandate specific interventions for chronic diseases
D) To regulate healthcare providers
E) To license community health nurses
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthy People is a national initiative that sets evidence-based, 10-year objectives for improving the
health of all Americans. It provides measurable goals and objectives for health promotion and disease
prevention.
7. A nurse is working in a community health setting. Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?
