Foundations for population health in community/public health nursing

a nurse is considering applying for a position as a PHN. which would be a reason this position would be appealing? - its autonomy and independence Which of the following is the best brief definition of community? - 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? - Epidemiology The elizapbeth poor law of 1601 is similar to which current law? - Medicaid 2. A nurse is employed at the state department of public health. Which of the following is a fundamental principle guiding his practice? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Society must offer healthy choices, offer support, and practice helpful policies.