NSG 420 - Community Exam 1 – Study Guide. Exam (elaborations)

NSG 420 - Community Exam 1 – Study Guide. Exam (elaborations) Chapter 01: Community and Prevention-Oriented, Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing 1. One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first century is to address: bioterrorism and global health threats. 2. A community is concerned about the threat of bioterrorism. Which of the following best describes the basis for this concern? The threat of bioterrorism may divert funds from other public safety health care programs. 3. Which of the following describes the consequence of the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act? The majority of the population will be covered by insurance. 4. The public health nurse (PHN) must participate in the essential services of public health. Which of the following most accurately describes one of the essential services of public health? Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues 5. A public health department is using the mission of public health as described by the Institute of Medicine when planning its health programming. Which of the following activities will most likely be implemented? Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance in the United States 6. A public health department makes sure that the essential community-oriented health services are available in the community. Which of the following core public health functions is being implemented? Assurance