Northwestern State University of Louisiana NURB 4230
Community Health Exam Four Modules
,Which situations would require a disaster response? (Select all that apply.)
Ebola outbreak, Severe tornado
Rationale: A disaster response is necessary when there is a natural disaster or an
infectious outbreak.
Public health nurses' skills vary when they are in daily practice versus reacting to a
disaster in the community.
FALSE
Rationale: In both daily practice and disaster situations, public health nurses use the
following skills: anticipating problems and emergencies, developing plans, and building
system-wide partnerships.
When preparing a disaster management plan, it is necessary to assess the resources
that would be available for a response to a disaster.
TRUE
Rationale: It is necessary to assess resources available for disaster response, in addition to
resources available for ongoing community health needs.
, Following a disaster, a nurse assesses high psychological distress among coworkers.
What is the best response of the nurse when addressing the nurse's colleagues?
'We should look into professional debriefing as a group.'
Rationale: Disasters leave long-term psychological effects on their victims and the
professionals who treat the victims. Professional debriefing can be beneficial to
supporting the psychological needs of disaster workers. Ignoring the disaster's effects or
only looking to spiritual sources of support will not fully address every colleague's needs.
Public health services encompass a wide variety of activities. Which are considered
core functions of public health service? (Select all that apply.)
Public policy, Assessment, Assurance
Rationale: The three core public health service functions are public policy,
assessment, and assurance. Community participation is crucial to, but not a function
of public health service. Sanitation reform was a key outcome of early public health
services.
The nurse is employed at a public health clinic in an urban setting. The nurse is in charge
of triaging clients when they enter the clinic for walk-in hours. What is the best
description of this role?
'I'm performing assessment of clients.'
Rationale: Public health service includes assessment as its first core function. Triage, while
a skill and necessary, is part of a greater assessment goal. Assurance occurs after public
policy has been implemented to ensure quality and adherence.
Community Health Exam Four Modules
,Which situations would require a disaster response? (Select all that apply.)
Ebola outbreak, Severe tornado
Rationale: A disaster response is necessary when there is a natural disaster or an
infectious outbreak.
Public health nurses' skills vary when they are in daily practice versus reacting to a
disaster in the community.
FALSE
Rationale: In both daily practice and disaster situations, public health nurses use the
following skills: anticipating problems and emergencies, developing plans, and building
system-wide partnerships.
When preparing a disaster management plan, it is necessary to assess the resources
that would be available for a response to a disaster.
TRUE
Rationale: It is necessary to assess resources available for disaster response, in addition to
resources available for ongoing community health needs.
, Following a disaster, a nurse assesses high psychological distress among coworkers.
What is the best response of the nurse when addressing the nurse's colleagues?
'We should look into professional debriefing as a group.'
Rationale: Disasters leave long-term psychological effects on their victims and the
professionals who treat the victims. Professional debriefing can be beneficial to
supporting the psychological needs of disaster workers. Ignoring the disaster's effects or
only looking to spiritual sources of support will not fully address every colleague's needs.
Public health services encompass a wide variety of activities. Which are considered
core functions of public health service? (Select all that apply.)
Public policy, Assessment, Assurance
Rationale: The three core public health service functions are public policy,
assessment, and assurance. Community participation is crucial to, but not a function
of public health service. Sanitation reform was a key outcome of early public health
services.
The nurse is employed at a public health clinic in an urban setting. The nurse is in charge
of triaging clients when they enter the clinic for walk-in hours. What is the best
description of this role?
'I'm performing assessment of clients.'
Rationale: Public health service includes assessment as its first core function. Triage, while
a skill and necessary, is part of a greater assessment goal. Assurance occurs after public
policy has been implemented to ensure quality and adherence.
