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400 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 400
6. The growing multiculturalism of American society can contribute to ethnicity conflicts when:
providing care to different cultural groups.
individual values align with the cultural norms.
ethnic groups overburden the health care system.
the greater community's values are jeopardized by specific ethnic values.
Term 2 of 400
16. A PHN is implementing the public health intervention of health teaching at the systems level
of practice. Which of the following interventions is most likely being implemented by the
nurse?
Participating in the "Great American Smokeout"
Working with a local employer to provide smoking cessation education
Providing one-on-one counseling to smokers
Advocating for increased taxes on tobacco products
Term 3 of 400
2. Which agency delegates the authority of the local health department?
The federal government
The state
Local authorities
Regional governing boards
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Term 4 of 400
10. What is the purpose of the color-coded wedges on the Intervention Wheel?
The interventions are grouped together in related wedges.
The wedges consist of referral information for each wedge.
The element of health teaching is the predominant feature of each wedge.
Coalition building must be implemented with each wedge
Term 5 of 400
What is the purpose of OSHA?
Educate occupational health and safety professionals
Identify and research occupational health and safety hazards
Distribute research findings relevant to occupational health and safety
Educate employers about occupational health and safety
Term 6 of 400
27. A nurse plans on implementing a community-wide influenza immunization program. Which
of the following factors should the nurse consider when implementing this program?
The number of community members who have already received the immunization
The existence of formal groups in the community
Public policy that mandates influenza immunization for certain populations
The community's readiness to participate in the program
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Term 7 of 400
One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first
century is to address:
bioterrorism and global health threats.
delivery of individual care and hygiene.
the need for increased hospital and acute care.
chronic disease and disability management.
Term 8 of 400
5. Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain
health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe
illnesses. Which aspect of the health care system in the United States is illustrated in this
situation?
Access to care
Cost
Quality
Advances in technology
Term 9 of 400
A nurse is observing behaviors that may be defined by culture. Which of the following is the
nurse most likely to observe?
Speaking a dialect of a language in a local region
Standing when an older adult gets on the bus to give him a seat
Immigrating to the United States and seeking work
An organizational structure of a cultural group
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Term 10 of 400
10. A nurse is applying the ethical principle of non-maleficence. Which of the following
describes the action that the nurse is taking?
Administering medications using the "five rights"
Allowing clients to be active participants in their care
Providing patient privacy when delivering care
Referring a client to a physical therapist
Term 11 of 400
18. A nurse is examining social determinants of health. Which of the following is the nurse
looking at?
Ethnicity
Income
Gender
Marital status
Term 12 of 400
21. A set of actions one undertakes on behalf of another is:
social justice.
advocacy.
resilience.
risk.
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Name: Score:
400 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 400
6. The growing multiculturalism of American society can contribute to ethnicity conflicts when:
providing care to different cultural groups.
individual values align with the cultural norms.
ethnic groups overburden the health care system.
the greater community's values are jeopardized by specific ethnic values.
Term 2 of 400
16. A PHN is implementing the public health intervention of health teaching at the systems level
of practice. Which of the following interventions is most likely being implemented by the
nurse?
Participating in the "Great American Smokeout"
Working with a local employer to provide smoking cessation education
Providing one-on-one counseling to smokers
Advocating for increased taxes on tobacco products
Term 3 of 400
2. Which agency delegates the authority of the local health department?
The federal government
The state
Local authorities
Regional governing boards
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Term 4 of 400
10. What is the purpose of the color-coded wedges on the Intervention Wheel?
The interventions are grouped together in related wedges.
The wedges consist of referral information for each wedge.
The element of health teaching is the predominant feature of each wedge.
Coalition building must be implemented with each wedge
Term 5 of 400
What is the purpose of OSHA?
Educate occupational health and safety professionals
Identify and research occupational health and safety hazards
Distribute research findings relevant to occupational health and safety
Educate employers about occupational health and safety
Term 6 of 400
27. A nurse plans on implementing a community-wide influenza immunization program. Which
of the following factors should the nurse consider when implementing this program?
The number of community members who have already received the immunization
The existence of formal groups in the community
Public policy that mandates influenza immunization for certain populations
The community's readiness to participate in the program
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Term 7 of 400
One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first
century is to address:
bioterrorism and global health threats.
delivery of individual care and hygiene.
the need for increased hospital and acute care.
chronic disease and disability management.
Term 8 of 400
5. Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain
health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe
illnesses. Which aspect of the health care system in the United States is illustrated in this
situation?
Access to care
Cost
Quality
Advances in technology
Term 9 of 400
A nurse is observing behaviors that may be defined by culture. Which of the following is the
nurse most likely to observe?
Speaking a dialect of a language in a local region
Standing when an older adult gets on the bus to give him a seat
Immigrating to the United States and seeking work
An organizational structure of a cultural group
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Term 10 of 400
10. A nurse is applying the ethical principle of non-maleficence. Which of the following
describes the action that the nurse is taking?
Administering medications using the "five rights"
Allowing clients to be active participants in their care
Providing patient privacy when delivering care
Referring a client to a physical therapist
Term 11 of 400
18. A nurse is examining social determinants of health. Which of the following is the nurse
looking at?
Ethnicity
Income
Gender
Marital status
Term 12 of 400
21. A set of actions one undertakes on behalf of another is:
social justice.
advocacy.
resilience.
risk.
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