Chapter 03: Community Health Nursing In
Canada: Set- Tings, Functions, And Roles
Canadian Edition
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Concept Of
Public Health?
A. A Population Health Approach De-
Signed To Prevent Disease, Pro-
Mote Health, And Protect Popula-
Tions
B. Health Care Provision Offered In
Primary And Secondary Institu-
Tions Or In Clients’ Homes
C. Provision Of Health Care Services
In Institutions Located In The
Com-
Munity But Outside The Hospital
D. Use Of The Nursing Process And
Evidence-Informed Practice To
Meet The Objectives For
Commu-
Nity Health Improvement
Ans: A
In Canada, Public Health Takes A Population Health Approach To
Protect- Ing And Promoting Health And Preventing Disease For All
Canadians.
Public Health Nurses (Phns) Work With Many Partners, Both Within The
Public Health Unit Or Health Authority (E.G., Nutritionists, Epidemiolo-
Gists, Dental Hygienists, Health Inspectors) And External To The Health
Unit (E.G., Community Coalitions For Heart Health, Cancer Screening,
Dia- Betes, And Obesity Prevention; School And Hospital Administrators;
Re- Gional Planners; Social Service And Child-Care Workers; Lobbyists
For Health Issues Such As Antismoking Legislation And Homelessness).
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: Pp. 78–79 Obj: 9
Top: Crne Competency: Health And Wellness
,2. The Increasing Complexity Of Societal Needs And Rapid Changes
In Public Health No Longer Allow Adequate Time For On-The-Job
Training And Education. As A Result, Which Of The Following Is The
Current Minimum Level Of Educational Preparation For A Military Nurse?
, A. Training As A Registered Practical
Nurse
B. Training As A Registered Nurse
C. A Baccalaureate Degree In Nurs-
Ing
D. A Master Of Science Degree
In Nursing
Ans: C
Educational Preparation For Military Nurses Should Be At Least A Bac-
Calaureate Degree.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 79 Obj: 5
Top: Crne Competency: Professional Practice
3. Which Of The Following Is A Core Competency Required Of Phns?
A. Advanced Knowledge In The Use
Of High-Technology Diagnostics
B. Familiarity With Current Life-Sup-
Port Technology
C. Highly Tuned Skills For Assess-
Ment Of Critically Ill Clients
D. Skill In Developing Policy And
Planning Programs To Improve
Health
Ans: D
Skill In Developing Policy And Planning Programs To Improve Health Is
Part Of The Set Of Core Public Health Competencies, Which Are Divided
Into The Following Eight Domains: 1) Public Health And Nursing Sci-
Ences; 2) Assessment And Analysis; 3) Policy And Program Planning,
Implementation, And Evaluation; 4) Partnerships, Collaboration, And
Advocacy; 5) Diversity And Inclusiveness; 6) Communication; 7) Lead-
Ership And Professional Responsibility; And 8) Accountability. The Other
Competencies Listed Are Better Suited To Nurses Who Work In Tertiary
Fa- Cilities, Such As Hospitals.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 78, Box 3-5
Obj: 3 Top: Crne Competency: Professional Practice
4. A Public Health Administrator Is In The Process Of Hiring A New
Phn. Which Of The Following Statements By A Potential Employee
Would Raise The Greatest Concern For The Employer?
Canada: Set- Tings, Functions, And Roles
Canadian Edition
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Concept Of
Public Health?
A. A Population Health Approach De-
Signed To Prevent Disease, Pro-
Mote Health, And Protect Popula-
Tions
B. Health Care Provision Offered In
Primary And Secondary Institu-
Tions Or In Clients’ Homes
C. Provision Of Health Care Services
In Institutions Located In The
Com-
Munity But Outside The Hospital
D. Use Of The Nursing Process And
Evidence-Informed Practice To
Meet The Objectives For
Commu-
Nity Health Improvement
Ans: A
In Canada, Public Health Takes A Population Health Approach To
Protect- Ing And Promoting Health And Preventing Disease For All
Canadians.
Public Health Nurses (Phns) Work With Many Partners, Both Within The
Public Health Unit Or Health Authority (E.G., Nutritionists, Epidemiolo-
Gists, Dental Hygienists, Health Inspectors) And External To The Health
Unit (E.G., Community Coalitions For Heart Health, Cancer Screening,
Dia- Betes, And Obesity Prevention; School And Hospital Administrators;
Re- Gional Planners; Social Service And Child-Care Workers; Lobbyists
For Health Issues Such As Antismoking Legislation And Homelessness).
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: Pp. 78–79 Obj: 9
Top: Crne Competency: Health And Wellness
,2. The Increasing Complexity Of Societal Needs And Rapid Changes
In Public Health No Longer Allow Adequate Time For On-The-Job
Training And Education. As A Result, Which Of The Following Is The
Current Minimum Level Of Educational Preparation For A Military Nurse?
, A. Training As A Registered Practical
Nurse
B. Training As A Registered Nurse
C. A Baccalaureate Degree In Nurs-
Ing
D. A Master Of Science Degree
In Nursing
Ans: C
Educational Preparation For Military Nurses Should Be At Least A Bac-
Calaureate Degree.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Knowledge Ref: P. 79 Obj: 5
Top: Crne Competency: Professional Practice
3. Which Of The Following Is A Core Competency Required Of Phns?
A. Advanced Knowledge In The Use
Of High-Technology Diagnostics
B. Familiarity With Current Life-Sup-
Port Technology
C. Highly Tuned Skills For Assess-
Ment Of Critically Ill Clients
D. Skill In Developing Policy And
Planning Programs To Improve
Health
Ans: D
Skill In Developing Policy And Planning Programs To Improve Health Is
Part Of The Set Of Core Public Health Competencies, Which Are Divided
Into The Following Eight Domains: 1) Public Health And Nursing Sci-
Ences; 2) Assessment And Analysis; 3) Policy And Program Planning,
Implementation, And Evaluation; 4) Partnerships, Collaboration, And
Advocacy; 5) Diversity And Inclusiveness; 6) Communication; 7) Lead-
Ership And Professional Responsibility; And 8) Accountability. The Other
Competencies Listed Are Better Suited To Nurses Who Work In Tertiary
Fa- Cilities, Such As Hospitals.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 78, Box 3-5
Obj: 3 Top: Crne Competency: Professional Practice
4. A Public Health Administrator Is In The Process Of Hiring A New
Phn. Which Of The Following Statements By A Potential Employee
Would Raise The Greatest Concern For The Employer?
