POPULATION HEALTH IN COMMUNITY NURSING (6TH
EDITION) | UPDATED 2025–2026 TEST BANK WITH VERIFIED
NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS, ACCURATE ANSWERS, AND
DETAILED RATIONALES
Which of the following tasks are commonly managed by public
health departments at the federal, state, and local levels? –
ANSWER ✓
• Gathering and evaluating diverse public health data
• Identifying and developing plans for populations at increased risk
• Preparing for and addressing emergency situations
4. A nurse wants to assess whether community health issues have
improved and if implemented interventions have been effective over
a certain time period. Which of the following data should the nurse
review? (Select all that apply.) – ANSWER ✓
• Population and demographic statistics
• Educational and school-related records
How did nursing education transform during the 1950s? –
ANSWER ✓
• Bachelor-level nursing curricula began incorporating public health
nursing principles
• Community and junior colleges started offering nursing education
programs
3. What did the events following September 11, 2001, clearly reveal?
(Select all that apply.) – ANSWER ✓
• The urgent need for greater public health funding and resources
, • The previously overlooked contribution of nurses in reducing
overall health care expenses
• The shortage of sufficient vaccines to meet community demands
5. Which of the following actions are recognized as part of the core
competencies for public health professionals? (Select all that apply.) –
ANSWER ✓
• Defining measurable variables relevant to ongoing public health
concerns
• Gathering and interpreting data about potential risks and benefits
affecting the community
How did health care and service delivery evolve during the 1980s? –
ANSWER ✓
• Legislation was introduced to discourage the use of alcohol, drugs,
and tobacco
• Nurse practitioners increasingly took on expanded roles in patient
care
• Public health programs experienced declines in political backing,
funding, and efficiency
6. A community health nurse has recently been assigned to work in an
unfamiliar area. Which of the following individuals would serve as
valuable key informants for gathering local insights? (Select all that
apply.) – ANSWER ✓
• Leaders or activists from immigrant groups within the community
• Local government officials, such as the mayor or council members