BSN 425 Quiz 1 Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam Success Guide |
Graded A+
1. The community health nurse is more likely to be successful with a public
health intervention when:
county commissioners approve the intervention.
the director of nursing in the health department approves the
intervention.
community members are involved in all phases of the process.
hospital health educators are part of the team.
2. Why might a nurse choose to mix phenytoin with food or a soft drink for a
client who has difficulty swallowing?
Mixing phenytoin with food or a soft drink can help facilitate easier
ingestion and ensure the client receives the medication.
Mixing phenytoin with food can enhance its effectiveness.
Mixing phenytoin with food prevents side effects.
Mixing phenytoin with a soft drink makes it taste better.
3. Who is known for laying the foundation for modern community health nursing
practice?
Luis Perez Dasmarinas
Florence Nightingale
William Rathbone
Bernardino de Obregon
,4. Describe the significance of the Henry Street Settlement model in the
context of school nursing.
The Henry Street Settlement model did not address health disparities
in schools.
The Henry Street Settlement model was primarily concerned with
hospital-based nursing practices.
The Henry Street Settlement model focused solely on individual
patient care without community involvement.
The Henry Street Settlement model emphasized community health
and the integration of nursing services in schools to address health
disparities.
5. Resistance to change can be traced to:
Lack of understanding
Different assessment
Self-interests
Low tolerance for change
All of the above
6. In a community health setting, how might the use of standard formal RN
diagnosis statements impact patient care?
It will solely focus on individual patient care without considering
community factors.
It can lead to more tailored interventions that address specific
community health needs.
It may complicate communication with other healthcare providers.
It could reduce the nurse's ability to assess patients effectively.
,7. There are seven primary values that describe the ethical responsibilities
central to nursing practice. What primary value describes the importance to
safeguard personal, family and community information obtained in a
professional relationship?
Honouring dignity
Promoting justice
Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
8. Why is it important for nurses to assess a mother's concerns about her
newborn's feeding behaviors?
To identify potential health issues and provide appropriate
guidance.
To suggest immediate medical intervention without assessment.
To document the concern for future reference only.
To reassure the mother without further assessment.
9. Why is addressing elder abuse considered a community-oriented nursing
intervention?
It provides direct care to individuals with specific health conditions.
It is primarily concerned with hospital-based care.
It emphasizes the importance of individual patient assessments.
It focuses on the wellbeing of a vulnerable population within the
community.
, 10. What are the key ethical principles relevant to data management in
community nursing practice?
Justice, equity, and respect
Confidentiality, informed consent, and integrity
Autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence
Transparency, accountability, and efficiency
11. Why is it important to identify community health problems as the end result
of assessment?
To provide immediate treatment to individuals in the community
To allocate resources and plan interventions to address specific
community needs
To fulfill academic requirements for healthcare professionals
To conduct research on community demographics
12. The public health nurse takes an active role in community participation. What
is the primary goal of the community?
To mobilize the people to resolve community health problems
To maximize the community's resources in dealing with health
problems
To develop the people's capacity in resolving community health
problems
To educate the people regarding community health problems
Graded A+
1. The community health nurse is more likely to be successful with a public
health intervention when:
county commissioners approve the intervention.
the director of nursing in the health department approves the
intervention.
community members are involved in all phases of the process.
hospital health educators are part of the team.
2. Why might a nurse choose to mix phenytoin with food or a soft drink for a
client who has difficulty swallowing?
Mixing phenytoin with food or a soft drink can help facilitate easier
ingestion and ensure the client receives the medication.
Mixing phenytoin with food can enhance its effectiveness.
Mixing phenytoin with food prevents side effects.
Mixing phenytoin with a soft drink makes it taste better.
3. Who is known for laying the foundation for modern community health nursing
practice?
Luis Perez Dasmarinas
Florence Nightingale
William Rathbone
Bernardino de Obregon
,4. Describe the significance of the Henry Street Settlement model in the
context of school nursing.
The Henry Street Settlement model did not address health disparities
in schools.
The Henry Street Settlement model was primarily concerned with
hospital-based nursing practices.
The Henry Street Settlement model focused solely on individual
patient care without community involvement.
The Henry Street Settlement model emphasized community health
and the integration of nursing services in schools to address health
disparities.
5. Resistance to change can be traced to:
Lack of understanding
Different assessment
Self-interests
Low tolerance for change
All of the above
6. In a community health setting, how might the use of standard formal RN
diagnosis statements impact patient care?
It will solely focus on individual patient care without considering
community factors.
It can lead to more tailored interventions that address specific
community health needs.
It may complicate communication with other healthcare providers.
It could reduce the nurse's ability to assess patients effectively.
,7. There are seven primary values that describe the ethical responsibilities
central to nursing practice. What primary value describes the importance to
safeguard personal, family and community information obtained in a
professional relationship?
Honouring dignity
Promoting justice
Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
8. Why is it important for nurses to assess a mother's concerns about her
newborn's feeding behaviors?
To identify potential health issues and provide appropriate
guidance.
To suggest immediate medical intervention without assessment.
To document the concern for future reference only.
To reassure the mother without further assessment.
9. Why is addressing elder abuse considered a community-oriented nursing
intervention?
It provides direct care to individuals with specific health conditions.
It is primarily concerned with hospital-based care.
It emphasizes the importance of individual patient assessments.
It focuses on the wellbeing of a vulnerable population within the
community.
, 10. What are the key ethical principles relevant to data management in
community nursing practice?
Justice, equity, and respect
Confidentiality, informed consent, and integrity
Autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence
Transparency, accountability, and efficiency
11. Why is it important to identify community health problems as the end result
of assessment?
To provide immediate treatment to individuals in the community
To allocate resources and plan interventions to address specific
community needs
To fulfill academic requirements for healthcare professionals
To conduct research on community demographics
12. The public health nurse takes an active role in community participation. What
is the primary goal of the community?
To mobilize the people to resolve community health problems
To maximize the community's resources in dealing with health
problems
To develop the people's capacity in resolving community health
problems
To educate the people regarding community health problems
