1. Which of the following best describes community-based nursing?
a. A philosophy that guides family-centered illness care
b. Providing care with a
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c. Giving care with a focus on the aggregate's needs
d. A value system in which all clients receive optimal care
A
2. Which of the following best describes community-oriented nursing?
a.
Focusing on the provision of care to individuals and families
b.
Providing care to manage acute or chronic conditions
c.
Giving direct care to ill individuals within their family setting
d.
Having the goal of health promotion and disease prevention
D
3. Which of the following is the primary focus of public health nursing?
a.
Families and groups
b.
Illness-oriented care
c.
Individuals within the family unit
d.
Promotion of quality of life
D
Which of the following is responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the twentieth century?
a.
Technology increases in the field of medical laboratory research
b.
Advances in surgical techniques and procedures
c.
Sanitation and other public health activities
d.
Use of antibiotics to fight infections
C
A nurse is developing a plan to decrease the number of premature deaths in the community. Which of the following interventions would most likely be implemented by the nurse?
a.
Increase the community's knowledge about hospice care.
b.
Promote healthy lifestyle behavior choices among the community members.
c.
Encourage employers to have wellness centers at each industrial site.
d.
Ensure timely and effective medical intervention and treatment for community members.
B
Which of the following is a basic assumption of public health efforts?
a.
Health disparities among any groups are morally and legally wrong.
b.
Health care is the most important priority in government planning and funding.
c.
The health of individuals cannot be separated from the health of the community.
d.
The government is responsible for lengthening the life span of Americans.
C
Which of the following actions would most likely be performed by a public health nurse?
a.
Asking community leaders what interventions should be chosen
b.
Assessing the community and deciding on appropriate interventions
c.
Using data from the main health care institutions in the community to determine needed health services
d.
Working with community groups to create policies to improve the environment
D
Which of the following public health nurses most clearly fulfills the responsibilities of this role?
a.
The nurse who met with several groups to discuss community recreation issues
b.
The nurse who spent the day attending meetings of various health agencies
c.
The nurse who talked to several people about their particular health concerns
d.
The nurse who watched the city council meeting on local cable television
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