Introduction to Community Health Nursing
_________ is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
________ is a group of individuals that share a geographic location, common
interests, characteristics, values, and goals while ________ is a group of people
with common personal or environmental characteristics. - ANS - Heath
Community
Population
\_________ objectives reflect high-priority public health issues associated with
evidence-based interventions, and most measure progress towards a goal over
time. ________ objectives are still high-priority but do not have reliable baseline
data. _________ objectives represent a high health or economic burden but are
not associated with evidence-based interventions. - ANS - Core
Developmental
Research
\A client is unable to take birth control medication. Which statement would
indicate that education on preventing pregnancy is effective?
"Having sex about two weeks after the first day of my period should be the safest
time."
"I should ensure that I have condoms with me to use every time I have sex with
my partner."
"As long as we use the withdrawal method during ejaculation, I should avoid
getting pregnant."
"I can take birth control medication, but I will have to hide it from my family to
avoid conflict." - ANS - "I should ensure that I have condoms with me to use
every time I have sex with my partner."
\A community health nurse wants to increase the health literacy in the population
served but is unsure of the topic. What would be appropriate sources of data to
determine the community's needs? Select all that apply.
Percentage of teenage mothers giving birth in the past 24 months
Number of healthcare clinics providing open access in the community
County's sexually transmitted disease rates over the past year
Percentage of older adults in the community who are 65 or older
Rate of injuries among community residents who drive motor vehicles
Total number of residents in local assisted living facilities - ANS - Sources that
could help determine a specific topic include sexually transmitted disease rates,
percentage of teenage mothers, and rate of injuries due to motor vehicle
, accidents. The number of clinics, percentage of older adults, and number of
assisted living residents do not provide enough specific data to determine a
specific topic.
\A nurse enjoys reviewing and collecting data and analyzing it for trends. Which
area of community health would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Nurse educator
Health policy
Nurse epidemiologist
Telehealth nursing - ANS - Nurse epidemiologist
\According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public
health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities
through organized community effort achieved by promoting ___________,
through education and _________ recommendations, preventing _____________,
and detecting, preventing, and responding to ____________. - ANS - healthy
lifestyles
policy
injuries
illnesses
\As the nurse plans a lesson on teaching pregnancy prevention and birth control,
which community resources could be used? Select all that apply.
March of Dimes data for complications reported with teen pregnancies
Birth control resources available through the state department of health
Daycare centers in the area that provide childcare for teen mothers
Client records for anecdotal stories on how pregnancy occurred
Local pregnancy resource center's available resources and services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics on pregnancy - ANS - To
prepare for teaching the lesson, it is appropriate to use the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention statistics on pregnancy, birth control resources available
through the state department of health, the local pregnancy resource center's
available resources and services, and the March of Dimes data for complications
reported with teen pregnancies. Client records are not to be reviewed without
consent and anecdotal stories cannot be shared. Additionally, daycare centers in
the area do not help with pregnancy prevention, but are only an option available
after pregnancy has occurred.
\Causes of Premature Death
Drag each of the five primary causes of premature death in adults in the United
States to the column on the right.
Heart disease
_________ is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
________ is a group of individuals that share a geographic location, common
interests, characteristics, values, and goals while ________ is a group of people
with common personal or environmental characteristics. - ANS - Heath
Community
Population
\_________ objectives reflect high-priority public health issues associated with
evidence-based interventions, and most measure progress towards a goal over
time. ________ objectives are still high-priority but do not have reliable baseline
data. _________ objectives represent a high health or economic burden but are
not associated with evidence-based interventions. - ANS - Core
Developmental
Research
\A client is unable to take birth control medication. Which statement would
indicate that education on preventing pregnancy is effective?
"Having sex about two weeks after the first day of my period should be the safest
time."
"I should ensure that I have condoms with me to use every time I have sex with
my partner."
"As long as we use the withdrawal method during ejaculation, I should avoid
getting pregnant."
"I can take birth control medication, but I will have to hide it from my family to
avoid conflict." - ANS - "I should ensure that I have condoms with me to use
every time I have sex with my partner."
\A community health nurse wants to increase the health literacy in the population
served but is unsure of the topic. What would be appropriate sources of data to
determine the community's needs? Select all that apply.
Percentage of teenage mothers giving birth in the past 24 months
Number of healthcare clinics providing open access in the community
County's sexually transmitted disease rates over the past year
Percentage of older adults in the community who are 65 or older
Rate of injuries among community residents who drive motor vehicles
Total number of residents in local assisted living facilities - ANS - Sources that
could help determine a specific topic include sexually transmitted disease rates,
percentage of teenage mothers, and rate of injuries due to motor vehicle
, accidents. The number of clinics, percentage of older adults, and number of
assisted living residents do not provide enough specific data to determine a
specific topic.
\A nurse enjoys reviewing and collecting data and analyzing it for trends. Which
area of community health would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Nurse educator
Health policy
Nurse epidemiologist
Telehealth nursing - ANS - Nurse epidemiologist
\According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public
health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities
through organized community effort achieved by promoting ___________,
through education and _________ recommendations, preventing _____________,
and detecting, preventing, and responding to ____________. - ANS - healthy
lifestyles
policy
injuries
illnesses
\As the nurse plans a lesson on teaching pregnancy prevention and birth control,
which community resources could be used? Select all that apply.
March of Dimes data for complications reported with teen pregnancies
Birth control resources available through the state department of health
Daycare centers in the area that provide childcare for teen mothers
Client records for anecdotal stories on how pregnancy occurred
Local pregnancy resource center's available resources and services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics on pregnancy - ANS - To
prepare for teaching the lesson, it is appropriate to use the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention statistics on pregnancy, birth control resources available
through the state department of health, the local pregnancy resource center's
available resources and services, and the March of Dimes data for complications
reported with teen pregnancies. Client records are not to be reviewed without
consent and anecdotal stories cannot be shared. Additionally, daycare centers in
the area do not help with pregnancy prevention, but are only an option available
after pregnancy has occurred.
\Causes of Premature Death
Drag each of the five primary causes of premature death in adults in the United
States to the column on the right.
Heart disease
