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?
