The concept of prevention is a key component of modern public health practice. Which of the following
is an example of primary prevention?
a. immunization clinic for seasonal flu
b. skin test for tuberculosis
c. blood pressure screening for hypertension
audiometric testing for hearing impairment
(d) audiometric testing for hearing impairment Correct Answer: a. immunization clinic for seasonal flu
Who first coined the term "public health nurse."
(a) Lillian Wald
(b) Elizabeth T. Anderson
(c) Lavinia Dock
(d) Margaret Sanger Correct Answer: (a) Lillian Wald
A community health nurse is collaborating with local community leaders to prepare a community
disaster plan. Which function is the nurse fulfilling?
(A) research
(B) assurance
(C) policy development
(D) assessment Correct Answer: (C) policy development
Which of these nursing actions is the most appropriate primary intervention strategy for the care of
vulnerable populations?
(A) Implement outreach and case finding programs for vulnerable populations.
(B) Refer vulnerable populations to local health and social agencies for direct care.
(C) Be familiar with community services and eligibility criteria to be able to educate vulnerable
populations.
(D) Conduct and perform appropriate health screenings on vulnerable populations.
(E) One means of primary prevention is educating vulnerable populations relative to safety net services
that work to enhance their well-being. Correct Answer: (C) Be familiar with community services and
eligibility criteria to be able to educate vulnerable populations.
, Lack of public transportation in a community may be noted as which of the following concepts in the
Community as Partner model?
(A) degree of reaction
(B) a community stressor
(C) geopolitical data
(D) a line of resistance Correct Answer: (B) a community stressor
The community health nurse is developing a series of primary health prevention activities. Which of the
following might the nurse include? Select all that apply.
(A) Encouraging older adults to install safety devices in their bathrooms.
(B) Teaching about safe-sex practices to high school students.
(C) Providing regular immunization programs for communicable diseases.
(D) Participating in cholesterol screening programs at health fairs.
(E) Providing skin testing for tuberculosis for children over 1 year of age.
Working with a group testing water samples for contamination. Correct Answer: (A) Encouraging older
adults to install safety devices in their bathrooms.
(B) Teaching about safe-sex practices to high school students.
(C) Providing regular immunization programs for communicable diseases.
Using the Community as Partner Model, which of the following best describes the concept of degree of
reaction?
(A) During an outbreak of the viral flu, there were five deaths and 25 confirmed cases.
(B) Installing flood doors in South Texas Medical Center hospitals.
(C) Southside community is proud of its childhood immunization rates with 90% of children current with
their vaccinations.
(D) Several counties join together to develop a plan to stop a meningitis outbreak.
(E) The degree of reaction is the amount of disequilibrium or disruption that results from stressors
impinging on the community's lines of defenses. Correct Answer: (A) During an outbreak of the viral flu,
there were five deaths and 25 confirmed cases.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of using a conceptual model for community
assessment?
(A) Make a simple system more complex and scientific for use by nurses.