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COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
FINAL EXAM 2025–2026 | COMPLETE UPDATED
EXAM QUESTIONS, 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS & FULLY EXPLAINED RATIONALES |
EXPERT-CURATED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
REVIEW FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What is the primary focus of community/public
health nursing? - ANSWER-To expand care from
individuals to communities and populations.
What are social determinants of health (SDOH)? -
ANSWER-Factors that influence health outcomes,
including housing, education, and employment.
What is the vision of Healthy People 2030? -
ANSWER-To enable everyone to reach their full
health potential across the lifespan.
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What are health disparities? - ANSWER-Differences
in health outcomes between population groups due
to systemic factors.
What is the definition of a community? - ANSWER-A
collection of people with shared characteristics and
interactions.
What is the difference between a population and an
aggregate? - ANSWER-A population is a large group
sharing characteristics; an aggregate is a subgroup
with common characteristics considered as one
unit.
What is the WHO definition of health? - ANSWER-A
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being, not merely the absence of disease.
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What does the health continuum represent? -
ANSWER-A range from optimal wellness to illness
and disability/death.
What is the goal of an upstream focus in public
health? - ANSWER-To address root causes of
disease rather than just treating symptoms.
What are the three levels of prevention in public
health? - ANSWER-Primary (prevent disease),
Secondary (early detection), Tertiary (reduce
severity).
What is the greatest good for the greatest number
principle? - ANSWER-A utilitarian approach focusing
on interventions that benefit the largest number of
people.
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What is the role of clients in community/public
health nursing? - ANSWER-Clients are equal
partners in developing programs and health goals.
What are the essential public health services
(EPHS)? - ANSWER-Framework outlining
assessment, policy development, and assurance in
public health.
What is the first core function of public health? -
ANSWER-Assessment, which involves systematic
collection and analysis of health data.
What is the purpose of policy development in public
health? - ANSWER-To create policies and programs
based on assessment data to address health
concerns.
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
FINAL EXAM 2025–2026 | COMPLETE UPDATED
EXAM QUESTIONS, 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS & FULLY EXPLAINED RATIONALES |
EXPERT-CURATED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
REVIEW FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What is the primary focus of community/public
health nursing? - ANSWER-To expand care from
individuals to communities and populations.
What are social determinants of health (SDOH)? -
ANSWER-Factors that influence health outcomes,
including housing, education, and employment.
What is the vision of Healthy People 2030? -
ANSWER-To enable everyone to reach their full
health potential across the lifespan.
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What are health disparities? - ANSWER-Differences
in health outcomes between population groups due
to systemic factors.
What is the definition of a community? - ANSWER-A
collection of people with shared characteristics and
interactions.
What is the difference between a population and an
aggregate? - ANSWER-A population is a large group
sharing characteristics; an aggregate is a subgroup
with common characteristics considered as one
unit.
What is the WHO definition of health? - ANSWER-A
state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being, not merely the absence of disease.
,3|Page
What does the health continuum represent? -
ANSWER-A range from optimal wellness to illness
and disability/death.
What is the goal of an upstream focus in public
health? - ANSWER-To address root causes of
disease rather than just treating symptoms.
What are the three levels of prevention in public
health? - ANSWER-Primary (prevent disease),
Secondary (early detection), Tertiary (reduce
severity).
What is the greatest good for the greatest number
principle? - ANSWER-A utilitarian approach focusing
on interventions that benefit the largest number of
people.
, 4|Page
What is the role of clients in community/public
health nursing? - ANSWER-Clients are equal
partners in developing programs and health goals.
What are the essential public health services
(EPHS)? - ANSWER-Framework outlining
assessment, policy development, and assurance in
public health.
What is the first core function of public health? -
ANSWER-Assessment, which involves systematic
collection and analysis of health data.
What is the purpose of policy development in public
health? - ANSWER-To create policies and programs
based on assessment data to address health
concerns.
