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Nursing 3130 Exam 1 Questions & Verified
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
140 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 140 verified questions with correct answers focused on public health nursing
principles. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of key concepts, making it suitable for
academic study, course review, and certification preparation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Definitions and Determinants of Explores foundational definitions and factors influencing
Health health. 13 Qs 9.3%
Public Health Functions and Covers the essential functions and activities of public health
Practices nursing. 13 Qs 9.3%
Historical Context of Public Examines significant historical events and figures in public
Health health nursing. 13 Qs 9.3%
Epidemiology Fundamentals Discusses basic concepts and methods of epidemiology. 13 Qs 9.3%
Focuses on developing cultural awareness and competence
Cultural Competence in Nursing in healthcare. 13 Qs 9.3%
Details the process and importance of assessing community
Community Health Assessment health. 13 Qs 9.3%
Infectious Diseases and Public
Health Analyzes the impact and management of infectious diseases. 13 Qs 9.3%
Prevention and Control
Measures Examines strategies for disease prevention and control. 13 Qs 9.3%
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Health Issues Among Addresses health challenges specific to immigrant
Immigrants populations. 12 Qs 8.6%
Focuses on the role of public health in responding to
Bio-Terrorism and Public Health bio-terrorism threats. 12 Qs 8.6%
Legislation Impacting Public Discusses key laws and policies affecting public health
Health nursing. 12 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 140 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: DEFINITIONS AND DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
13 Questions • 9.3% of Exam • Explores foundational definitions and factors influencing health.
QUESTION 1
WHO Definition of Health
Correct Answer: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.
QUESTION 2
WHO Determinants of Heath
Correct Answer: Social and Economic Environment
Physical Environment
Persons individual characteristics and behaviours.
QUESTION 3
What is Public Health?
Correct Answer: Organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of
health.
QUESTION 4
What does public health do?
Correct Answer: Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery Assures the quality and accessibility of health
services.
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QUESTION 5
Functions of public health
Correct Answer: Assessment, policy development, assurance.
QUESTION 6
Information About the Community: Sources
Correct Answer: Demographics such as age sex and socioeconomic and racial distributions Vital Statistics
such as mortality and morbidity Annual reports of health care organizations Services provided by health
planning agencies Computerized information systems for monitoring high-risk populations.
QUESTION 7
Shattuck Report (1850)
Correct Answer: First known public health report that reported to MA sanitary commission that linked
causes of illness and death to unsanitary health conditions
-utilized: birth/death records and demographic data
-single finding: INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY, 1850 average life span was 25 years, 2000 average span is
75+.
QUESTION 8
Pearl McIver
Correct Answer: 1931 First nurse employed by U.S. Pubic Health Service.
QUESTION 9
Basic triad of descriptive epidemiology
Correct Answer: Time, place, person
Describes the distribution of disease death and other health outcomes in the population according the the
above.
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Nursing 3130 Exam 1 Questions & Verified
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
140 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 140 verified questions with correct answers focused on public health nursing
principles. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of key concepts, making it suitable for
academic study, course review, and certification preparation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Definitions and Determinants of Explores foundational definitions and factors influencing
Health health. 13 Qs 9.3%
Public Health Functions and Covers the essential functions and activities of public health
Practices nursing. 13 Qs 9.3%
Historical Context of Public Examines significant historical events and figures in public
Health health nursing. 13 Qs 9.3%
Epidemiology Fundamentals Discusses basic concepts and methods of epidemiology. 13 Qs 9.3%
Focuses on developing cultural awareness and competence
Cultural Competence in Nursing in healthcare. 13 Qs 9.3%
Details the process and importance of assessing community
Community Health Assessment health. 13 Qs 9.3%
Infectious Diseases and Public
Health Analyzes the impact and management of infectious diseases. 13 Qs 9.3%
Prevention and Control
Measures Examines strategies for disease prevention and control. 13 Qs 9.3%
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Health Issues Among Addresses health challenges specific to immigrant
Immigrants populations. 12 Qs 8.6%
Focuses on the role of public health in responding to
Bio-Terrorism and Public Health bio-terrorism threats. 12 Qs 8.6%
Legislation Impacting Public Discusses key laws and policies affecting public health
Health nursing. 12 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 140 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: DEFINITIONS AND DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
13 Questions • 9.3% of Exam • Explores foundational definitions and factors influencing health.
QUESTION 1
WHO Definition of Health
Correct Answer: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.
QUESTION 2
WHO Determinants of Heath
Correct Answer: Social and Economic Environment
Physical Environment
Persons individual characteristics and behaviours.
QUESTION 3
What is Public Health?
Correct Answer: Organized community efforts aimed at the prevention of disease and the promotion of
health.
QUESTION 4
What does public health do?
Correct Answer: Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease
Protects against environmental hazards
Prevents injuries
Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors
Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery Assures the quality and accessibility of health
services.
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QUESTION 5
Functions of public health
Correct Answer: Assessment, policy development, assurance.
QUESTION 6
Information About the Community: Sources
Correct Answer: Demographics such as age sex and socioeconomic and racial distributions Vital Statistics
such as mortality and morbidity Annual reports of health care organizations Services provided by health
planning agencies Computerized information systems for monitoring high-risk populations.
QUESTION 7
Shattuck Report (1850)
Correct Answer: First known public health report that reported to MA sanitary commission that linked
causes of illness and death to unsanitary health conditions
-utilized: birth/death records and demographic data
-single finding: INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY, 1850 average life span was 25 years, 2000 average span is
75+.
QUESTION 8
Pearl McIver
Correct Answer: 1931 First nurse employed by U.S. Pubic Health Service.
QUESTION 9
Basic triad of descriptive epidemiology
Correct Answer: Time, place, person
Describes the distribution of disease death and other health outcomes in the population according the the
above.
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