Chapter 01: Community and Prevention-Oriented, Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in
Public Health Nursing
1. One of the
... [Show More] 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
7. The purpose of public health core functions is to: clarify the role of the government in fulfilling the mission of public health.
8. Which of the following statements about public health is accurate? Historically, gains in the health of populations have been related largely
to changes in safety, sanitation, and personal behavior.
9. A PHN collects data and monitors the health status of the population. Which of the following core public health functions is being implemented?
Assessment
10. The PHN compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city. Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?
Assessment
11. A PHN develops and implements local public health policies through partnerships with agencies, organizations, and consumers within the
community. Which of the following core public health functions is being used? Policy development
12. A nurse provides for the availability of essential personal health services for people who would otherwise not receive health care. Which of the
public health core functions is being used? Assurance
13. The nurse manager makes sure that the staff members who work in a local clinic are competent in their job responsibilities. Which of the public
health core functions is being demonstrated? Assurance [Show Less]