Stanhope: Community Health Nursing In Canada, Sec- Ond Canadian Edition

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?
A. “I Like To Be The Only Person

, Working On A Project Because
In- Dividual Team Members Have
Their Own Ideas And Plans, And
The Resulting Debate Slows
Progress.”
B. “I Prefer To Work In Teams Be-
Cause No Single Person Has Too
Much Responsibility And The Bur-
Den Is Shared.”
C. “Teamwork Is Better Than Work
Done By Individuals Because
Teamwork Incorporates Different
Perspectives.”
D. “Whether Teamwork Is Better
Than Work Done By Individuals
Depends On The Nature Of The
Work Being Performed.”
Ans: A
Working In Collaborative Partnerships Is An Essential Role Of Public
Health Nursing. Partnerships And Collaboration Among Groups Are Much
More Powerful In Making Changes Than Are The Individual Client And
The Phn Working Separately. Part Of The Reason For This Is That
Multiple Per- Spectives Are Examined In The Process Of Arriving At The
Best Solution.

Dif: Cognitive Level: Analysis Ref: Pp. 78–79 Obj: 3
Top: Crne Competency: Professional Practice

5. Which One Of The Following Is A Primary Prevention Activity For
De- Creasing The Incidence Of Communicable Diseases?
A. Identifying And Treating Clients In
A Clinic For Sexually Transmitted
Infections (Stis)
B. Partnering With School Teachers
To Teach Handwashing To
Elemen- Tary School Children
And Observe
Their Techniques
C. Providing Case Management Ser-
Vices That Link Clients With
Com- Municable Diseases To
Health Care And Community
Support Ser-