NURS 206 Exam: Questions With Solutions (Solved)
1. 1.ID: 14475678357
What designation is given to groups at high risk of having poor health
outcomes?
A. Cumulative risk groups
B. Health disparity groups
C. Resilient populations
D. Vulnerable populations Right Ans - D
2. 2.ID: 14475678332
What is the best intervention a community health nurse (CHN) can initiate to
increase lasting resilience among new immigrants?
A. Directing clients to English-as-a-second-language courses
B. Giving immigrant clients money to help them get settled
C. Identifying areas in the city where housing is less expensive
D. Soliciting donations for food, clothing, and other needs Right Ans - A
3. 3.ID: 14475678387
What CHN intervention would best serve a vulnerable population?
A. Addressing multiple health concerns, including preventive education, when
clients present for treatment of an illness
B. Establishing a system of networks so that clients may be referred to
different services such as preventive care, acute illness care, and chronic
treatment
C. Providing acute care services that focus on the client's main health concern
and setting up appointments at discharge for other concerns
D. Referring clients to specialists to address specific health concerns Right
Ans - A
4. 4.ID: 14475678383
What definition accurately reflects the meaning of the term health inequities?
A. Health inequities are the accumulation of multiple factors that lead to poor
health.
B. Health inequities occur when people are more inclined to become ill and
usually do not seek appropriate care.
C. Health inequities are unfair differences in health that could be avoided with
reasonable action.
, D. Health inequities are wide variations in health status and services among
certain population groups. Right Ans - C
5. 5.ID: 14475678330
What is a primary cause of vulnerability?
A. Breakdown of family structures
B. Poverty
C. Prejudice
D. Social isolation Right Ans - B
6. 6.ID: 14475678385
Which level of prevention is a CHN practising when she offers homeless
clients yearly tuberculosis (TB) screening and free treatment for those who
test positive?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Secondary and tertiary prevention Right Ans - B
7. 7.ID: 14475678342
A CHN is orienting a new recruit to a health clinic that primarily serves
vulnerable populations. Which statement by the CHN indicates a need for
additional information?
A. "If a client who does not speak English comes in, you must obtain an
interpreter right away."
B. "We try to take care of as many problems as possible in one visit, so when
you check the client in, ask about additional concerns."
C. "You will like working with Filipino immigrants because they have close-
knit family structures."
D. "You will need to assist the client by scheduling any referral or follow-up
appointments." Right Ans - C
8. 8.ID: 14475678377
While screening for diabetes at a community clinic, a CHN found out that a
new client had type 2 diabetes. The CHN then provided counselling, referred
the client to an endocrinologist for initial assessment and treatment, helped
with arrangements for financial assistance, arranged transportation, and
booked a follow-up appointment. What role does this type of service
exemplify?
1. 1.ID: 14475678357
What designation is given to groups at high risk of having poor health
outcomes?
A. Cumulative risk groups
B. Health disparity groups
C. Resilient populations
D. Vulnerable populations Right Ans - D
2. 2.ID: 14475678332
What is the best intervention a community health nurse (CHN) can initiate to
increase lasting resilience among new immigrants?
A. Directing clients to English-as-a-second-language courses
B. Giving immigrant clients money to help them get settled
C. Identifying areas in the city where housing is less expensive
D. Soliciting donations for food, clothing, and other needs Right Ans - A
3. 3.ID: 14475678387
What CHN intervention would best serve a vulnerable population?
A. Addressing multiple health concerns, including preventive education, when
clients present for treatment of an illness
B. Establishing a system of networks so that clients may be referred to
different services such as preventive care, acute illness care, and chronic
treatment
C. Providing acute care services that focus on the client's main health concern
and setting up appointments at discharge for other concerns
D. Referring clients to specialists to address specific health concerns Right
Ans - A
4. 4.ID: 14475678383
What definition accurately reflects the meaning of the term health inequities?
A. Health inequities are the accumulation of multiple factors that lead to poor
health.
B. Health inequities occur when people are more inclined to become ill and
usually do not seek appropriate care.
C. Health inequities are unfair differences in health that could be avoided with
reasonable action.
, D. Health inequities are wide variations in health status and services among
certain population groups. Right Ans - C
5. 5.ID: 14475678330
What is a primary cause of vulnerability?
A. Breakdown of family structures
B. Poverty
C. Prejudice
D. Social isolation Right Ans - B
6. 6.ID: 14475678385
Which level of prevention is a CHN practising when she offers homeless
clients yearly tuberculosis (TB) screening and free treatment for those who
test positive?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Secondary and tertiary prevention Right Ans - B
7. 7.ID: 14475678342
A CHN is orienting a new recruit to a health clinic that primarily serves
vulnerable populations. Which statement by the CHN indicates a need for
additional information?
A. "If a client who does not speak English comes in, you must obtain an
interpreter right away."
B. "We try to take care of as many problems as possible in one visit, so when
you check the client in, ask about additional concerns."
C. "You will like working with Filipino immigrants because they have close-
knit family structures."
D. "You will need to assist the client by scheduling any referral or follow-up
appointments." Right Ans - C
8. 8.ID: 14475678377
While screening for diabetes at a community clinic, a CHN found out that a
new client had type 2 diabetes. The CHN then provided counselling, referred
the client to an endocrinologist for initial assessment and treatment, helped
with arrangements for financial assistance, arranged transportation, and
booked a follow-up appointment. What role does this type of service
exemplify?
