community/public health nursing Exam
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
a nurse is considering applying for a position as a PHN. which would be a reason
this position would be appealing? - Correct answer-its autonomy and independence
Which of the following is the best brief definition of community? - Correct
answer-A social group with common goals within a geographic area
1. Which of the following is the underlying science or area of study on which
public health is based? - Correct answer-Epidemiology
The elizapbeth poor law of 1601 is similar to which current law? - Correct answer-
Medicaid
2. A nurse is employed at the state department of public health. Which of the
following is a fundamental principle guiding his practice? - Correct answer-The
interaction of the local-state-federal partnership is critical to success.
A nurse is practicing in the community but also has the community as the target of
practice. Which of the following best describes the activities of this nurse? -
, Correct answer-Sharing assessment findings and health goals with every
community group that will listen
How did the Industrial Revolution result in previous caregiving approaches, such
as care by families, friends, and neighbors, becoming inadequate? - Correct
answer-Migration and urbanization resulted in increased demand for care.
3. The public health administrator is in the process of hiring a new public health
nurse. Which of the following statements made by an applicant would most likely
result in the applicant not being hired? - Correct answer-I like to be the only person
working on a project because individuals in teams have their own ideas and plans
and the resulting debate slows progress.
3. Persons often point out that smokers choose to light their cigarettes, alcoholics
lift the glass to their mouth, and drug addicts inject or ingest their drugs. Which of
the following statements best describes why nurses dont simply focus on helping
persons who engage in poor health behaviors to behave appropriately? - Correct
answer-Society must offer healthy choices, offer support, and practice helpful
policies.
A colonist is working in the public health sector in early colonial America. Which
of the following activities would have likely been completed? - Correct answer-
Collecting vital statistics and improving sanitation