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,Test Bank Questions, Chapter 1, Introduction to
Community/Public Health Nursing
1. The community/public health nurse is interested in improving heart health in the
community. What will the nurse do first?
A) Complete a needs assessment.
B) Define the targeted community.
C) Collect data on heart health issues.
D) Educate the community on heart health.
2. The nurse is starting a community health project. Which group will the nurse
identify as best fitting the definition of a community?
A) members of a local church
B) individuals diagnosed with hypertension
C) large extended family
D) all college graduates in the region
3. The nurse is attempting to determine populations at risk for certain illnesses.
Which group will the nurse identify as best fitting the definition of a population for
this task?
A) members of a local labor union
B) students at a university
C) residents of a city aged 21 to 35 years
D) fans of the city baseball team
,4. A nurse is looking for a common-interest community to partner with for a
community health intervention. Which group will the nurse select?
A) global community
B) small rural town in a northern state
C) national professional organization
D) counties addressing water pollution
5. There are several groups that work with the community/public health nurse on
various projects. Which group will the nurse identify as a community of solution?
A) group of nurses committed to ending workplace violence
B) fundraising group dedicated to curing pancreatic cancer
C) high school coaches offering weight loss training
D) registered voters in a certain zip code
6. The nurse is discussing health concerns with a client. Which statement indicates
that the client understands the concept of the health continuum?
A) “I will always have the same level of health over time.”
B) “My health problems make me unhealthy.”
C) “I will go through cycles of having good health and bad health.”
D) “I am having health challenges but can work toward better health.”
7. The nurse is using Healthy People 2030 recommended health indicators to
measure the effectiveness of community health programs for maternal–child health.
Which metric will the nurse use?
A) infections at the site of the cesarian procedure
B) infant mortality
C) incidence of postpartum depression
D) rate of breastfeeding parents
,8. A student nurse is considering a role as a community/public health nurse. What
knowledge should the student nurse focus on attaining? Select all that apply.
A) pharmacology principles
B) public policy
C) basic life support
D) concepts for emergency preparedness
E) biostatistics
9. A group of community health nursing students designs a health education
program for a group of pregnant adolescents. During the program, the nursing
students plan to teach the adolescents about nutrition during pregnancy,
demonstrate helpful exercises, and discuss the adolescents’ concerns. This is an
example of:
A) health promotion.
B) treatment of disorders.
C) rehabilitation.
D) evaluation.
10. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of primary prevention
activities for the community. Which activity(ies) might the nurse include? Select all
that apply.
A) teaching about safe sex practices to high school students
B) encouraging older adults to install safety devices in the bathroom
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 older than 1 year
F) working with a group testing water samples for contamination
,11. The community/public health nurse’s goal is to promote autonomy in clients.
What action does the nurse recognize as a sign of client autonomy?
A) following the nurse’s recommendations carefully
B) creating their own health goals
C) having similar outcomes as the nurse’s other clients
D) reaching out to the nurse when encountering health problems
12. A community/public health nurse is working with other members of a team who
will be implementing a city-wide immunization program. What aspect of care will
the nurse likely improve by working with an interprofessional team?
A) involvement of the community
B) client participation
C) continuity of service
D) affordability of care
13. The nurse has a limited budget and must select one program to implement.
Which program will the nurse select if following the ethical principle of
utilitarianism?
A) physical therapy for injured student athletes
B) creation of an exercise area in an apartment complex
C) scholarship program for high school students who are homeless
D) vaccine program for all public school students.
,14. Using Healthy People 2030 as a guide, the community/public health nurse
includes which factor in a teaching plan to demonstrate that the targeted
population understands the basic information provided during an educational
session?
A) self-care
B) health disparities
C) health literacy
D) episodic needs
15. The nurse has been asked to create a cost-effective program to address gun
violence. What is the best way to identify cost-effective solutions for this issue?
A) using research-based evidence to create interventions
B) closely monitoring the make-up of the community
C) documenting the number of services that are provided
D) labeling resources as scarce or not scarce
16. The nurse has transferred from a hospital setting to a community/public health
setting. Which activity(ies) should the nurse expect to do in this role? Select all
that apply.
A) examining infants in a city’s well-baby clinic
B) teaching older adults post stroke in their homes
C) providing emergency care in an acute care facility
D) carrying out epidemiologic research
E) participating in health policy analysis
,17. The community/public health nurse uses the World Health Organization
definition of health in their practice. What does this nurse recognize as health?
A) absence of disease
B) potential to lead a productive life
C) environment free of toxins
D) holistic state of well-being
18. A school nurse is using a population-oriented focus to improve health in the
community. What action reflects a population-oriented focus?
A) creating a support group for students with asthma
B) identifying students who scored highest on standardized tests
C) focusing equally on all students in the school
D) meeting with students attending an afterschool program
,19. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of secondary
prevention activities. Which action(s) might the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
A) participating in skin cancer screening programs at health fairs
B) encouraging parents to install safety devices in electrical outlets
C) providing annual flu vaccinations
D) participating in hypertension screening programs at health fairs
E) providing skin testing for tuberculosis for children older than 1 year
F) teaching college-age students about meningococcal vaccination
20. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of tertiary prevention
activities. Which action(s) might the nurse incorporate into the plan? Select all that
apply.
A) providing a support group for people recovered from breast cancer
B) encouraging people to schedule yearly Papanicolaou tests
C) providing height and weight measurements during a health fair
D) participating in diabetes screening programs at health fairs
E) educating high school students about bullying
F) providing a community-based stroke rehabilitation program
, Test Bank Questions, Chapter 2, Public Health
Nursing in the Community
1. A community/public health nurse is discussing assurance activities with a
nursing student. Which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates an
understanding of assurance activities?
A) “I will be gathering and analyzing information that will affect the health
of the people to be served.”
B) “I should provide leadership in facilitating community groups toward
meeting their needs and work toward making changes in existing laws.”
C) “I should be involved in activities that ensure necessary services are
being provided to the community.”
D) “I will be accessing relevant data that enable identification of strengths,
weaknesses, and needs within the community.”
2. The community/public health nurse wants to be involved in policy development.
What should the nurse do first?
A) Meet with policymakers.
B) Analyze information collected in the assessment.
C) Plan interventions with an interdisciplinary team.
D) Create a task force.
Rector's Community and Public Health Nursing 11th Edition Stanley
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
Purchase Guarantee
If you believe you have purchased the wrong file, don’t worry. Contact us anytime and we
will gladly replace it with the correct version.
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,Test Bank Questions, Chapter 1, Introduction to
Community/Public Health Nursing
1. The community/public health nurse is interested in improving heart health in the
community. What will the nurse do first?
A) Complete a needs assessment.
B) Define the targeted community.
C) Collect data on heart health issues.
D) Educate the community on heart health.
2. The nurse is starting a community health project. Which group will the nurse
identify as best fitting the definition of a community?
A) members of a local church
B) individuals diagnosed with hypertension
C) large extended family
D) all college graduates in the region
3. The nurse is attempting to determine populations at risk for certain illnesses.
Which group will the nurse identify as best fitting the definition of a population for
this task?
A) members of a local labor union
B) students at a university
C) residents of a city aged 21 to 35 years
D) fans of the city baseball team
,4. A nurse is looking for a common-interest community to partner with for a
community health intervention. Which group will the nurse select?
A) global community
B) small rural town in a northern state
C) national professional organization
D) counties addressing water pollution
5. There are several groups that work with the community/public health nurse on
various projects. Which group will the nurse identify as a community of solution?
A) group of nurses committed to ending workplace violence
B) fundraising group dedicated to curing pancreatic cancer
C) high school coaches offering weight loss training
D) registered voters in a certain zip code
6. The nurse is discussing health concerns with a client. Which statement indicates
that the client understands the concept of the health continuum?
A) “I will always have the same level of health over time.”
B) “My health problems make me unhealthy.”
C) “I will go through cycles of having good health and bad health.”
D) “I am having health challenges but can work toward better health.”
7. The nurse is using Healthy People 2030 recommended health indicators to
measure the effectiveness of community health programs for maternal–child health.
Which metric will the nurse use?
A) infections at the site of the cesarian procedure
B) infant mortality
C) incidence of postpartum depression
D) rate of breastfeeding parents
,8. A student nurse is considering a role as a community/public health nurse. What
knowledge should the student nurse focus on attaining? Select all that apply.
A) pharmacology principles
B) public policy
C) basic life support
D) concepts for emergency preparedness
E) biostatistics
9. A group of community health nursing students designs a health education
program for a group of pregnant adolescents. During the program, the nursing
students plan to teach the adolescents about nutrition during pregnancy,
demonstrate helpful exercises, and discuss the adolescents’ concerns. This is an
example of:
A) health promotion.
B) treatment of disorders.
C) rehabilitation.
D) evaluation.
10. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of primary prevention
activities for the community. Which activity(ies) might the nurse include? Select all
that apply.
A) teaching about safe sex practices to high school students
B) encouraging older adults to install safety devices in the bathroom
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 older than 1 year
F) working with a group testing water samples for contamination
,11. The community/public health nurse’s goal is to promote autonomy in clients.
What action does the nurse recognize as a sign of client autonomy?
A) following the nurse’s recommendations carefully
B) creating their own health goals
C) having similar outcomes as the nurse’s other clients
D) reaching out to the nurse when encountering health problems
12. A community/public health nurse is working with other members of a team who
will be implementing a city-wide immunization program. What aspect of care will
the nurse likely improve by working with an interprofessional team?
A) involvement of the community
B) client participation
C) continuity of service
D) affordability of care
13. The nurse has a limited budget and must select one program to implement.
Which program will the nurse select if following the ethical principle of
utilitarianism?
A) physical therapy for injured student athletes
B) creation of an exercise area in an apartment complex
C) scholarship program for high school students who are homeless
D) vaccine program for all public school students.
,14. Using Healthy People 2030 as a guide, the community/public health nurse
includes which factor in a teaching plan to demonstrate that the targeted
population understands the basic information provided during an educational
session?
A) self-care
B) health disparities
C) health literacy
D) episodic needs
15. The nurse has been asked to create a cost-effective program to address gun
violence. What is the best way to identify cost-effective solutions for this issue?
A) using research-based evidence to create interventions
B) closely monitoring the make-up of the community
C) documenting the number of services that are provided
D) labeling resources as scarce or not scarce
16. The nurse has transferred from a hospital setting to a community/public health
setting. Which activity(ies) should the nurse expect to do in this role? Select all
that apply.
A) examining infants in a city’s well-baby clinic
B) teaching older adults post stroke in their homes
C) providing emergency care in an acute care facility
D) carrying out epidemiologic research
E) participating in health policy analysis
,17. The community/public health nurse uses the World Health Organization
definition of health in their practice. What does this nurse recognize as health?
A) absence of disease
B) potential to lead a productive life
C) environment free of toxins
D) holistic state of well-being
18. A school nurse is using a population-oriented focus to improve health in the
community. What action reflects a population-oriented focus?
A) creating a support group for students with asthma
B) identifying students who scored highest on standardized tests
C) focusing equally on all students in the school
D) meeting with students attending an afterschool program
,19. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of secondary
prevention activities. Which action(s) might the nurse include? Select all that
apply.
A) participating in skin cancer screening programs at health fairs
B) encouraging parents to install safety devices in electrical outlets
C) providing annual flu vaccinations
D) participating in hypertension screening programs at health fairs
E) providing skin testing for tuberculosis for children older than 1 year
F) teaching college-age students about meningococcal vaccination
20. The community/public health nurse is developing a plan of tertiary prevention
activities. Which action(s) might the nurse incorporate into the plan? Select all that
apply.
A) providing a support group for people recovered from breast cancer
B) encouraging people to schedule yearly Papanicolaou tests
C) providing height and weight measurements during a health fair
D) participating in diabetes screening programs at health fairs
E) educating high school students about bullying
F) providing a community-based stroke rehabilitation program
, Test Bank Questions, Chapter 2, Public Health
Nursing in the Community
1. A community/public health nurse is discussing assurance activities with a
nursing student. Which statement made by the student nurse demonstrates an
understanding of assurance activities?
A) “I will be gathering and analyzing information that will affect the health
of the people to be served.”
B) “I should provide leadership in facilitating community groups toward
meeting their needs and work toward making changes in existing laws.”
C) “I should be involved in activities that ensure necessary services are
being provided to the community.”
D) “I will be accessing relevant data that enable identification of strengths,
weaknesses, and needs within the community.”
2. The community/public health nurse wants to be involved in policy development.
What should the nurse do first?
A) Meet with policymakers.
B) Analyze information collected in the assessment.
C) Plan interventions with an interdisciplinary team.
D) Create a task force.
