NURS 4143 Community Nursing
Exam 1 | Practice Questions &
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what a society collectively does to ensure that conditions exist in which people can
be healthy.
it is a community-oriented, population-focused specialty area.
prevent disease and preserve, promote, restore, and protect health for the
community and the population within it.
focuses on the public health ethic of "the greatest good for the greatest number."
, heart disease
cancers
stroke
chronic lower respiratory disease
unintentional injuries
other noted priorities:
behavioral and mental health
substance use
domestic violence screenings
involves systematically collecting data on the population, monitoring the
population's health status, and making information available about the health
of the community.
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Definition
the pyramid's top tier, represents health education
(education provided during clinical encounters and in
other settings), which is perceived by some as the essence
of public health action. it is generally the least effective
type of intervention. however, educational interventions
are often the only ones available, and when applied
consistently over time, they may influence individual
health.
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, 5-tier health impact pyramid -
health services pyramid
counseling and education
5-tier health impact pyramid -
5-tier health impact pyramid - public
protective interventions with long-
health interventions
term benefits
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Definition
a logical 1st step in examining a community setting to determine its
health status.
includes the following aspects:
engaging in activities that involve the collection, analysis, and
dissemination of information on both the health and health-relevant
aspects of a community or a specific population.
questioning whether the health services of the community are available
to the population and are adequate to address needs.
monitoring the health status of the community or population and the
services provided over time.
evaluating the social, economic, environmental, and lifestyle
characteristics and practices of a population and the health services
, and capacity available within the community to support good health
for the population.
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what are the 5 leading causes of
how is public health BEST described?
death?
public health core functions -
public health
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Definition
safety and adequacy of food and water, sewage disposal, public safety
from biological threats, and changes in personal behaviors such as
smoking.
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what is the goal of public health what is the primary goal of public
nursing? health?
Exam 1 | Practice Questions &
Answers 2026/2027
1 of 49
Term
assessment
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what a society collectively does to ensure that conditions exist in which people can
be healthy.
it is a community-oriented, population-focused specialty area.
prevent disease and preserve, promote, restore, and protect health for the
community and the population within it.
focuses on the public health ethic of "the greatest good for the greatest number."
, heart disease
cancers
stroke
chronic lower respiratory disease
unintentional injuries
other noted priorities:
behavioral and mental health
substance use
domestic violence screenings
involves systematically collecting data on the population, monitoring the
population's health status, and making information available about the health
of the community.
Don't know?
2 of 49
Definition
the pyramid's top tier, represents health education
(education provided during clinical encounters and in
other settings), which is perceived by some as the essence
of public health action. it is generally the least effective
type of intervention. however, educational interventions
are often the only ones available, and when applied
consistently over time, they may influence individual
health.
Give this one a try later!
, 5-tier health impact pyramid -
health services pyramid
counseling and education
5-tier health impact pyramid -
5-tier health impact pyramid - public
protective interventions with long-
health interventions
term benefits
Don't know?
3 of 49
Definition
a logical 1st step in examining a community setting to determine its
health status.
includes the following aspects:
engaging in activities that involve the collection, analysis, and
dissemination of information on both the health and health-relevant
aspects of a community or a specific population.
questioning whether the health services of the community are available
to the population and are adequate to address needs.
monitoring the health status of the community or population and the
services provided over time.
evaluating the social, economic, environmental, and lifestyle
characteristics and practices of a population and the health services
, and capacity available within the community to support good health
for the population.
Give this one a try later!
what are the 5 leading causes of
how is public health BEST described?
death?
public health core functions -
public health
assessment
Don't know?
4 of 49
Definition
safety and adequacy of food and water, sewage disposal, public safety
from biological threats, and changes in personal behaviors such as
smoking.
Give this one a try later!
what is the goal of public health what is the primary goal of public
nursing? health?
