Population Health Exam 1 || Questions with Clear
Solutions.
1. Which of the following statements is true with regarding the population focus in public health
nursing?
A. Only populations outside institutional settings are considered
B. Priority is given to the highest risk population
C. Direct care giving is limited to preventive measures such as administration of immunizations
D. Attention is given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether those
within the population do or do not access the health care system. correct answers A. Attention is
given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether those within the
population do or do not access the health care system.
Which of the following questions should the nurse who has a public health focus ask of the
county health department? SATA correct answers -What subpopulations are at risk in the
community
-What do our citizens think is most important at this time?
-What partnerships with other agencies have already been established
In 1850 Shattuck report in Massachusetts represented a major innovation in public health. Which
of the following recommendations were included in the report that includes the use of public
health nurses? SATA correct answers -Establishment of state health departments and local health
boards in every town.
-Promotion of environmental sanitation and collection of vital statistics.
- Steps to decrease preventable disease and control smoking and alcohol use
Which of the following should be required endeavors for the public health nurse engaged in
advocacy? SATA correct answers - Engaging in political action such as lobbying, testifying, and
issuing press releases
- Meeting with legislators and share information with all interested parties
In which of the following activities would it be appropriate for a nurse at a public health
department to participate SATA correct answers -Investigate a suspected health hazard
- Mobilize partnerships to identify and resolve a prevalent health problem.
-Evaluate the effectiveness and quality of a specific health service
-Engage in research to discover an innovative solution to a common health problem
The health care system developed in four "phases" from 1800 to today. The first phase was
characterized by: correct answers - Epidemics of infectious disease such as typhoid, influenza,
and malaria
Healthcare system that delivered in 4 phases. From 1800-today... is characterized by epidemic
infectious diseases...Between 1900-1955 the focus of public health nursing was the correct
answers - Phenomenon of TB
, Between 1900 and 1955, the focus of public health nurses was pneumonia, tuberculosis, and
diarrhea/enteritis. Today public nurses face new challenges as the leading cause of death are now
considered? correct answers Heart disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease (cerebrovascular
disease)
During the 1960's the emphasis of health care was on correct answers - Providing quality health
care for the elderly and poor
1. A nurse would best presume the discipline of public health nursing by which of these actions?
correct answers - Assessing the effectiveness of smoking cessation program
According to public health experts, in screening clients with tobacco use the nurse should
understand that which of the following behaviors is on the decline? correct answers - Cigarette
smoking
In a community clinic that screens and treats individuals for cardiovascular disorders. The nurse
practicing public health/population/focused nursing would most likely ascertain? correct answers
- The prevalence rate of cardiovascular disorders among various groups
The public health nurse deals with the examination of a community setting to determine the
community health status. Which of the following activities should be considered in the
assessment phase? correct answers - Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information
- Evaluating the social, economical, and environmental characteristic of the population
- Questioning the availability of health services to the community
Public health nursing is a specialty with a distinct focus and scope of practice and requires a
special knowledge based different from other specialty areas of nursing. A public health nurse
would first be interested in? correct answers - Populations with the highest rate of diabetes
What does public health nursing emphasize? correct answers - The promotion of health, the
prevention of disease and disability, and the creating of conditions on which all people can be
healthy
What is the unique primary focus of public health nursing? correct answers - Promotion of
quality of life
A student nurse decides to research public health policy. Which of the following should the
nursing student focus on researching? correct answers - Seat belt legislature
The Broward County Health Department has opened the health kiosk in an adult day care center.
The county provides free transportation to any elder in the county that wishes to access the health
center services. The public health core function applied is correct answers - Assurance
The core functions of public health are correct answers assessment, policy development,
assurance
Solutions.
1. Which of the following statements is true with regarding the population focus in public health
nursing?
A. Only populations outside institutional settings are considered
B. Priority is given to the highest risk population
C. Direct care giving is limited to preventive measures such as administration of immunizations
D. Attention is given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether those
within the population do or do not access the health care system. correct answers A. Attention is
given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether those within the
population do or do not access the health care system.
Which of the following questions should the nurse who has a public health focus ask of the
county health department? SATA correct answers -What subpopulations are at risk in the
community
-What do our citizens think is most important at this time?
-What partnerships with other agencies have already been established
In 1850 Shattuck report in Massachusetts represented a major innovation in public health. Which
of the following recommendations were included in the report that includes the use of public
health nurses? SATA correct answers -Establishment of state health departments and local health
boards in every town.
-Promotion of environmental sanitation and collection of vital statistics.
- Steps to decrease preventable disease and control smoking and alcohol use
Which of the following should be required endeavors for the public health nurse engaged in
advocacy? SATA correct answers - Engaging in political action such as lobbying, testifying, and
issuing press releases
- Meeting with legislators and share information with all interested parties
In which of the following activities would it be appropriate for a nurse at a public health
department to participate SATA correct answers -Investigate a suspected health hazard
- Mobilize partnerships to identify and resolve a prevalent health problem.
-Evaluate the effectiveness and quality of a specific health service
-Engage in research to discover an innovative solution to a common health problem
The health care system developed in four "phases" from 1800 to today. The first phase was
characterized by: correct answers - Epidemics of infectious disease such as typhoid, influenza,
and malaria
Healthcare system that delivered in 4 phases. From 1800-today... is characterized by epidemic
infectious diseases...Between 1900-1955 the focus of public health nursing was the correct
answers - Phenomenon of TB
, Between 1900 and 1955, the focus of public health nurses was pneumonia, tuberculosis, and
diarrhea/enteritis. Today public nurses face new challenges as the leading cause of death are now
considered? correct answers Heart disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease (cerebrovascular
disease)
During the 1960's the emphasis of health care was on correct answers - Providing quality health
care for the elderly and poor
1. A nurse would best presume the discipline of public health nursing by which of these actions?
correct answers - Assessing the effectiveness of smoking cessation program
According to public health experts, in screening clients with tobacco use the nurse should
understand that which of the following behaviors is on the decline? correct answers - Cigarette
smoking
In a community clinic that screens and treats individuals for cardiovascular disorders. The nurse
practicing public health/population/focused nursing would most likely ascertain? correct answers
- The prevalence rate of cardiovascular disorders among various groups
The public health nurse deals with the examination of a community setting to determine the
community health status. Which of the following activities should be considered in the
assessment phase? correct answers - Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information
- Evaluating the social, economical, and environmental characteristic of the population
- Questioning the availability of health services to the community
Public health nursing is a specialty with a distinct focus and scope of practice and requires a
special knowledge based different from other specialty areas of nursing. A public health nurse
would first be interested in? correct answers - Populations with the highest rate of diabetes
What does public health nursing emphasize? correct answers - The promotion of health, the
prevention of disease and disability, and the creating of conditions on which all people can be
healthy
What is the unique primary focus of public health nursing? correct answers - Promotion of
quality of life
A student nurse decides to research public health policy. Which of the following should the
nursing student focus on researching? correct answers - Seat belt legislature
The Broward County Health Department has opened the health kiosk in an adult day care center.
The county provides free transportation to any elder in the county that wishes to access the health
center services. The public health core function applied is correct answers - Assurance
The core functions of public health are correct answers assessment, policy development,
assurance
