TEST BANK xx
FOUNDATIONS FOR xx
POPULATION HEALTH IN
xx xx xx
xx COMMUNITY/ PUBLIC HEALTH
xx xx
NURSING, 5TH EDITION BY
xx xx xx xx
MARCIA STANHOPE
xx xx
,Stanhope: xxFoundations xxof xxPopulation xxHealth xxfor xxCommunity/Public xxHealth xxNursing, xx5th xxEdition
Contents:
Part xxI: xxPerspectives xxin xxHealth xxCare xxDelivery xxand xxNursing
Chapter xx1. xxCommunity xxand xxPrevention xxOriented xxPractice xxto xx Improve xxPopulation xxHealth
Chapter xx2. xxThe xxHistory xxof xxPublic xxHealth xxand xxPublic xxand xxCommunity xxHealth xxNursing
Chapter xx3. xxThe xxChanging xxU.S. xxHealth xxand xxPublic xxHealth xxCare xxSystems
Part xxII: xxInfluences xxon xxHealth xxCare xxDelivery xxand xxNursing
Chapter xx4. xxEthics xxin xxPublic xxand xxCommunity xxHealth xxNursing xxPractice
Chapter xx5. xxCultural xxInfluences xxin xxNursing xxin xxCommunity xxHealth
Chapter xx6. xxEnvironmental xxHealth
Chapter xx7. xxGovernment, xxthe xxLaw, xxand xxPolicy xxActivism
Chapter xx8. xxEconomic xxInfluences
Part xxIII: xxConceptual xxFrameworks xxApplied xxto xxNursing xxPractice xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Chapter xx9. xxEpidemiological xxApplications
Chapter xx10. xxEvidence-Based xxPractice
Chapter xx11. xxUsing xxHealth xxEducation xxand xxGroups xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Part xxIV: xxIssues xxand xxApproaches xxin xxHealth xxCare xxof xxPopulations
Chapter xx12. xxCommunity xxAssessment xxand xxEvaluation
Chapter xx13. xxCase xxManagement
Chapter xx14. xxDisaster xxManagement
Chapter xx15. xxSurveillance xxand xxOutbreak xxInvestigation
Chapter xx16. xxProgram xxManagement
Chapter xx17. xxManaging xxQuality xxand xxSafety
Part xxV: xxIssues xxand xxApproaches xxin xxFamily xxand xxIndividual xxHealth xxCare
Chapter xx18. xxFamily xxDevelopment xxand xxFamily xxNursing xxAssessment
Chapter xx19. xxFamily xxHealth xxRisks
Chapter xx20. xxHealth xxRisks xxAcross xxthe xxLife xxSpan
Part xxVI: xxVulnerability: xxPredisposing xxFactors
Chapter xx21. xxVulnerability xxand xxVulnerable xxPopulations: xxAn xxOverview
Chapter xx22. xxRural xxHealth xxand xxMigrant xxHealth
Chapter xx23. xxPoverty, xxHomelessness, xxTeen xxPregnancy, xxand xxMental xxIllness
Chapter xx24. xxAlcohol, xxTobacco, xxand xxOther xxDrug xxProblems xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Chapter xx25. xxViolence xxand xxHuman xxAbuse
Chapter xx26. xxInfectious xxDisease xxPrevention xxand xxControl
Chapter xx27. xxHIV xxInfection, xxHepatitis, xxTuberculosis, xxand xxSexually xxTransmitted xxDiseases
Part xxVII: xxNursing xxPractice xxin xxthe xxCommunity: xxRoles xxand xxFunctions
Chapter xx28. xxNursing xxPractice xxat xxthe xxLocal, xxState, xxand xxNational xxLevels xxin xxPublic
xxHealth
Chapter xx29. xxThe xxFaith xxCommunity xxNurse
Chapter xx30. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxHome xxHealth xxand xxHospice
Chapter xx31. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxthe xxSchools
Chapter xx32. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxOccupational xxHealth
,Stanhope: xxFoundations xxfor xxPopulation xxHealth xxin xxCommunity/Public xxHealthNursing, xx5th xxEdition
Chapter xx01: xxCommunity xxand xxPrevention xxOriented xxPractice xxto xxImprove xxPopulation xxHealth
MULTIPLE xxCHOICE
1. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxbest xxdescribes xxcommunity-based xxnursing?
a. A xxpractice xxin xxwhich xxcare xxis xxprovided xxfor xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies
b. Providing xxcare xxwith xxa xxfocus xxon xxthe xxgroup’s xxneeds
c. Giving xxcare xxwith xxa xxfocus xx on xxthe xxaggregate’s xxneeds
d. A xxvalue xxsystem xxin xxwhich xxall xxclients xxreceive xxoptimal xxcare
ANS: x x A
By xxdefinition, xxcommunity-based xxnursing xxis xxa xxsetting-specific xxpractice xxin xxwhich xxcare
xxis xxprovided xxfor xx“sick” xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies xxwhere xxthey xxlive, xxwork, xxand xxattend
xxschool. xxThe xxemphasis xxis xxon xxacute xxand xxchronic xxcare xxand xxthe xxprovision xxof
xxcomprehensive, xxcoordinated, xxand xxcontinuous xxcare. xxThese xxnurses xxmay xxbe xxgeneralists
xxor xxspecialists xxin xxmaternal–infant, xxpediatric, xxadult, xxor xxpsychiatric xxmental xxhealth
xxnursing. xxCommunity-based xxnursing xxemphasizes xxacute xxand xxchronic xxcare xxto xxindividuals
xxand xxfamilies, xxrather xxthan xxfocusing xxon xxgroups, xxaggregates, xxor xxsystems.
2. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxbest xxdescribes xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing?
a. Focusing xxon xxthe xxprovision xxof xxcare xxto xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies
b. Providing xxcare xxto xxmanage xxacute xxor xxchronic xxconditions
c. Giving xxdirect xx care xxto xxill xxindividuals xxwithin xxtheir xxfamily xxsetting
d. Having xxthe xxgoal xxof xxhealth xxpromotion xxand xxdisease xxprevention
ANS: x x D
By xxdefinition, xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing xxhas xxthe xxgoal xxof xxpreserving, xxprotecting, xxor
xxmaintaining xxhealth xxand xxpreventing xxdisease xxto xxpromote xxthe xxquality xxof xxlife. xxAll xxnurses
xxmay xxfocus xxon xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies, xxgive xxdirect xxcare xxto xxill xxpersons xxwithin xxtheir
xxfamily xxsetting, xxand xxhelp xxmanage xxacute xxor xxchronic xxconditions. xxThese xxdefinitions xxare
xxnot xxspecific xxto xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing.
3. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxthe xxprimary xxfocus xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxnursing?
a. Families xxand xxgroups
b. Illness-oriented x x care
c. Individuals xxwithin xxthe xxfamily xxunit
d. Health xxcare xxof xxcommunities xxand xxpopulations
ANS: xx D
In xxpublic xxhealth xxnursing xxthe xxprimary xxfocus xxis xxon xxthe xxhealth xxcare xxof xxcommunities
xxand xxpopulations xxrather xxthan xxon xxindividuals, xxgroups, xxand xxfamilies. xxThe xxgoal xxis xxto
xxprevent xxdisease xxand xxpreserve, xxpromote, xxrestore, xxand xxprotect xxhealth xxfor xxthe
xxcommunity xxand xxthe xxpopulation xxwithin xxit. xxCommunity-based xxnurses xxdeal xxprimarily
xxwith xxillness-oriented xxcare xxof xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies xxacorss xxthe xxlife xxspan. xxThe xxaim
xxis xxto xxamanage xxacute xxand xxchronic xxhealth xxconditions xxin xxthe xxcommunity, xxand xxthe
xxfocus xxof xxpractice xxis xxon xxindividual xxor xxfamily-centered xxillness xxcare.
, 4. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxresponsible xxfor xxthe xxdramatic xxincrease xxin xxlife xxexpectancy
during xxthe xx20th xxcentury?
xx
a. Technology xxincreases xxin xxthe xxfield xxof xxmedical xxlaboratory xxresearch
b. Advances xxin xxsurgical xxtechniques xxand xxprocedures
c. Sanitation xxand xxother xxpopulation-based xxprevention xxprograms
d. Use xxof xxantibiotics xxto xxfight xxinfections
ANS: xx C
Improvements xxin xxcontrol xxof xxinfectious xxdiseases xxthrough xximmunizations, xxsanitation,
xxand xxother xxpopulation-based xxprevention xxprograms xxled xxto xxthe xxincrease xxin xxlife
xxexpectancy xxfrom xxless xxthan xx50 xxyears xxin xx1900 xxto xxmore xxthan xx78 xxyears xxin xx2013.
xxAlthough xxpeople xxare xxexcited xxwhen xxa xxnew xxdrug xxis xxdiscovered xxthat xxcures xxa xxdisease
xxor xxwhen xxa xxnew xxway xxto xxtransplant xxorgans xxis xxperfected, xxit xxis xximportant xxto xxknow
xxabout xxthe xxsignificant xxgains xxin xxthe xxhealth xxof xxpopulations xxthat xxhave xxcome xxlargely
xxfrom xxpublic xxhealth xxaccomplishments.
5. A xxnurse xxis xxdeveloping xxa xxplan xxto xxdecrease xxthe xxnumber xxof xxpremature xxdeaths xxin xxthe
xxcommunity. xxWhich xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxinterventions xxwould xxmost xxlikely xxbe
xximplemented xxby xxthe xxnurse?
a. Increase xxthe xxcommunity’s xxknowledge xxabout xxhospice xxcare.
b. Promote xxhealthy xxlifestyle xxbehavior xxchoices xxamong xxthe xxcommunity xxmembers.
c. Encourage xxemployers xxto xxhave xxwellness xxcenters xxat xxeach xxindustrial xxsite.
d. Ensure xxtimely xxand xxeffective xxmedical xxintervention xxand xxtreatment xxfor
xxcommunity xxmembers.
ANS: xx B
Public xxhealth xxapproaches xxcould xxhelp xxprevent xxpremature xxdeaths xxby xxinfluencing xxthe xxway
xxpeople xxeat, xxdrink, xxdrive, xxengage xxin xxexercise, xxand xxtreat xxthe xxenvironment. xxIncreasing
xxknowledge xxof xxhospice xxcare, xxencouraging xxon-site xxwellness xxcenters, xxand xxensuring
xxtimely xxtreatment xxof xxmedical xxconditions xxdo xxnot xxaddress xxthe xxfocus xxof xximproving
xxoverall xxhealth xxthrough xxhealth xxpromotion xxstrategies. xxThis xxis xxthe xxmajor xxmethod xxthat
xxis xxsuggested xxto xxdecrease xxthe xxincidence xxof xxpremature xxdeath.
6. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxa xxbasic xxassumption xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxefforts?
a. Health xxdisparities xxamong xxany xxgroups xxare xxmorally xxand xxlegally xxwrong.
b. Health xxcare xxis xxthe xxmost xximportant xxpriority xxin xxgovernment xxplanning xxand xxfunding.
c. The xxhealth xxof xxindividuals xxcannot xxbe xxseparated xxfrom xxthe xxhealth xxof xxthe xxcommunity.
d. The xxgovernment xxis xxresponsible xxfor xxlengthening xxthe xxlife xxspan xxof xxAmericans.
ANS: xx C
Public xxhealth xxpractice xxfocuses xxon xxthe xxcommunity xxas xxa xxwhole, xxand xxthe xxeffect x x of
xxthe xxcommunity’s xxhealth xxstatus xx(resources) xxon xxthe xxhealth xxof xxindividuals, xxfamilies,
xxand xxgroups. xxThe xxgoal xxis xxto xxprevent xxdisease xxand xxdisability xxand xxpromote xxand xxprotect
xxthe xxhealth xxof xxthe xxcommunity xxas xxa xxwhole. xxPublic xxhealth xxcan xxbe xxdescribed xxas xxwhat
xxsociety xxcollectively xxdoes xxto xxensure xxthat xxconditions xxexist xxin xxwhich xxpeople xxcan xxbe
xxhealthy. xxThe xxbasic xxassumptions xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxdo xxnot xxjudge xxthe xxmorality xxof
xxhealth xxdisparities. xxThe xxfocus xxis xxon xxprevention xxof xxillness xxnot xxon xxspending xxmore xxon
xxillness xxcare. xxAdditionally, xxindividual xxresponsibility xxfor xxmaking xxhealthy xxchoices xxis
xxthe xxdirective xxfor xxlengthening xxlife xxspan xxnot xxthe xxrole xxof xxthe xxgovernment.
7. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxactions xxwould xxmost xxlikely xxbe xxperformed xxby xxa xxpublic xxhealth
xx nurse?
a. Asking xxcommunity xxleaders xxwhat xxinterventions xxshould xxbe xxchosen
b. Assessing xxthe xxcommunity xxand xxdeciding xxon xxappropriate xxinterventions
c. Using xxdata xxfrom xxthe xxmain xxhealth xxcare xxinstitutions xxin xxthe xxcommunity xxto xxdetermine
FOUNDATIONS FOR xx
POPULATION HEALTH IN
xx xx xx
xx COMMUNITY/ PUBLIC HEALTH
xx xx
NURSING, 5TH EDITION BY
xx xx xx xx
MARCIA STANHOPE
xx xx
,Stanhope: xxFoundations xxof xxPopulation xxHealth xxfor xxCommunity/Public xxHealth xxNursing, xx5th xxEdition
Contents:
Part xxI: xxPerspectives xxin xxHealth xxCare xxDelivery xxand xxNursing
Chapter xx1. xxCommunity xxand xxPrevention xxOriented xxPractice xxto xx Improve xxPopulation xxHealth
Chapter xx2. xxThe xxHistory xxof xxPublic xxHealth xxand xxPublic xxand xxCommunity xxHealth xxNursing
Chapter xx3. xxThe xxChanging xxU.S. xxHealth xxand xxPublic xxHealth xxCare xxSystems
Part xxII: xxInfluences xxon xxHealth xxCare xxDelivery xxand xxNursing
Chapter xx4. xxEthics xxin xxPublic xxand xxCommunity xxHealth xxNursing xxPractice
Chapter xx5. xxCultural xxInfluences xxin xxNursing xxin xxCommunity xxHealth
Chapter xx6. xxEnvironmental xxHealth
Chapter xx7. xxGovernment, xxthe xxLaw, xxand xxPolicy xxActivism
Chapter xx8. xxEconomic xxInfluences
Part xxIII: xxConceptual xxFrameworks xxApplied xxto xxNursing xxPractice xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Chapter xx9. xxEpidemiological xxApplications
Chapter xx10. xxEvidence-Based xxPractice
Chapter xx11. xxUsing xxHealth xxEducation xxand xxGroups xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Part xxIV: xxIssues xxand xxApproaches xxin xxHealth xxCare xxof xxPopulations
Chapter xx12. xxCommunity xxAssessment xxand xxEvaluation
Chapter xx13. xxCase xxManagement
Chapter xx14. xxDisaster xxManagement
Chapter xx15. xxSurveillance xxand xxOutbreak xxInvestigation
Chapter xx16. xxProgram xxManagement
Chapter xx17. xxManaging xxQuality xxand xxSafety
Part xxV: xxIssues xxand xxApproaches xxin xxFamily xxand xxIndividual xxHealth xxCare
Chapter xx18. xxFamily xxDevelopment xxand xxFamily xxNursing xxAssessment
Chapter xx19. xxFamily xxHealth xxRisks
Chapter xx20. xxHealth xxRisks xxAcross xxthe xxLife xxSpan
Part xxVI: xxVulnerability: xxPredisposing xxFactors
Chapter xx21. xxVulnerability xxand xxVulnerable xxPopulations: xxAn xxOverview
Chapter xx22. xxRural xxHealth xxand xxMigrant xxHealth
Chapter xx23. xxPoverty, xxHomelessness, xxTeen xxPregnancy, xxand xxMental xxIllness
Chapter xx24. xxAlcohol, xxTobacco, xxand xxOther xxDrug xxProblems xxin xxthe xxCommunity
Chapter xx25. xxViolence xxand xxHuman xxAbuse
Chapter xx26. xxInfectious xxDisease xxPrevention xxand xxControl
Chapter xx27. xxHIV xxInfection, xxHepatitis, xxTuberculosis, xxand xxSexually xxTransmitted xxDiseases
Part xxVII: xxNursing xxPractice xxin xxthe xxCommunity: xxRoles xxand xxFunctions
Chapter xx28. xxNursing xxPractice xxat xxthe xxLocal, xxState, xxand xxNational xxLevels xxin xxPublic
xxHealth
Chapter xx29. xxThe xxFaith xxCommunity xxNurse
Chapter xx30. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxHome xxHealth xxand xxHospice
Chapter xx31. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxthe xxSchools
Chapter xx32. xxThe xxNurse xxin xxOccupational xxHealth
,Stanhope: xxFoundations xxfor xxPopulation xxHealth xxin xxCommunity/Public xxHealthNursing, xx5th xxEdition
Chapter xx01: xxCommunity xxand xxPrevention xxOriented xxPractice xxto xxImprove xxPopulation xxHealth
MULTIPLE xxCHOICE
1. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxbest xxdescribes xxcommunity-based xxnursing?
a. A xxpractice xxin xxwhich xxcare xxis xxprovided xxfor xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies
b. Providing xxcare xxwith xxa xxfocus xxon xxthe xxgroup’s xxneeds
c. Giving xxcare xxwith xxa xxfocus xx on xxthe xxaggregate’s xxneeds
d. A xxvalue xxsystem xxin xxwhich xxall xxclients xxreceive xxoptimal xxcare
ANS: x x A
By xxdefinition, xxcommunity-based xxnursing xxis xxa xxsetting-specific xxpractice xxin xxwhich xxcare
xxis xxprovided xxfor xx“sick” xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies xxwhere xxthey xxlive, xxwork, xxand xxattend
xxschool. xxThe xxemphasis xxis xxon xxacute xxand xxchronic xxcare xxand xxthe xxprovision xxof
xxcomprehensive, xxcoordinated, xxand xxcontinuous xxcare. xxThese xxnurses xxmay xxbe xxgeneralists
xxor xxspecialists xxin xxmaternal–infant, xxpediatric, xxadult, xxor xxpsychiatric xxmental xxhealth
xxnursing. xxCommunity-based xxnursing xxemphasizes xxacute xxand xxchronic xxcare xxto xxindividuals
xxand xxfamilies, xxrather xxthan xxfocusing xxon xxgroups, xxaggregates, xxor xxsystems.
2. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxbest xxdescribes xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing?
a. Focusing xxon xxthe xxprovision xxof xxcare xxto xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies
b. Providing xxcare xxto xxmanage xxacute xxor xxchronic xxconditions
c. Giving xxdirect xx care xxto xxill xxindividuals xxwithin xxtheir xxfamily xxsetting
d. Having xxthe xxgoal xxof xxhealth xxpromotion xxand xxdisease xxprevention
ANS: x x D
By xxdefinition, xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing xxhas xxthe xxgoal xxof xxpreserving, xxprotecting, xxor
xxmaintaining xxhealth xxand xxpreventing xxdisease xxto xxpromote xxthe xxquality xxof xxlife. xxAll xxnurses
xxmay xxfocus xxon xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies, xxgive xxdirect xxcare xxto xxill xxpersons xxwithin xxtheir
xxfamily xxsetting, xxand xxhelp xxmanage xxacute xxor xxchronic xxconditions. xxThese xxdefinitions xxare
xxnot xxspecific xxto xxcommunity-oriented xxnursing.
3. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxthe xxprimary xxfocus xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxnursing?
a. Families xxand xxgroups
b. Illness-oriented x x care
c. Individuals xxwithin xxthe xxfamily xxunit
d. Health xxcare xxof xxcommunities xxand xxpopulations
ANS: xx D
In xxpublic xxhealth xxnursing xxthe xxprimary xxfocus xxis xxon xxthe xxhealth xxcare xxof xxcommunities
xxand xxpopulations xxrather xxthan xxon xxindividuals, xxgroups, xxand xxfamilies. xxThe xxgoal xxis xxto
xxprevent xxdisease xxand xxpreserve, xxpromote, xxrestore, xxand xxprotect xxhealth xxfor xxthe
xxcommunity xxand xxthe xxpopulation xxwithin xxit. xxCommunity-based xxnurses xxdeal xxprimarily
xxwith xxillness-oriented xxcare xxof xxindividuals xxand xxfamilies xxacorss xxthe xxlife xxspan. xxThe xxaim
xxis xxto xxamanage xxacute xxand xxchronic xxhealth xxconditions xxin xxthe xxcommunity, xxand xxthe
xxfocus xxof xxpractice xxis xxon xxindividual xxor xxfamily-centered xxillness xxcare.
, 4. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxresponsible xxfor xxthe xxdramatic xxincrease xxin xxlife xxexpectancy
during xxthe xx20th xxcentury?
xx
a. Technology xxincreases xxin xxthe xxfield xxof xxmedical xxlaboratory xxresearch
b. Advances xxin xxsurgical xxtechniques xxand xxprocedures
c. Sanitation xxand xxother xxpopulation-based xxprevention xxprograms
d. Use xxof xxantibiotics xxto xxfight xxinfections
ANS: xx C
Improvements xxin xxcontrol xxof xxinfectious xxdiseases xxthrough xximmunizations, xxsanitation,
xxand xxother xxpopulation-based xxprevention xxprograms xxled xxto xxthe xxincrease xxin xxlife
xxexpectancy xxfrom xxless xxthan xx50 xxyears xxin xx1900 xxto xxmore xxthan xx78 xxyears xxin xx2013.
xxAlthough xxpeople xxare xxexcited xxwhen xxa xxnew xxdrug xxis xxdiscovered xxthat xxcures xxa xxdisease
xxor xxwhen xxa xxnew xxway xxto xxtransplant xxorgans xxis xxperfected, xxit xxis xximportant xxto xxknow
xxabout xxthe xxsignificant xxgains xxin xxthe xxhealth xxof xxpopulations xxthat xxhave xxcome xxlargely
xxfrom xxpublic xxhealth xxaccomplishments.
5. A xxnurse xxis xxdeveloping xxa xxplan xxto xxdecrease xxthe xxnumber xxof xxpremature xxdeaths xxin xxthe
xxcommunity. xxWhich xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxinterventions xxwould xxmost xxlikely xxbe
xximplemented xxby xxthe xxnurse?
a. Increase xxthe xxcommunity’s xxknowledge xxabout xxhospice xxcare.
b. Promote xxhealthy xxlifestyle xxbehavior xxchoices xxamong xxthe xxcommunity xxmembers.
c. Encourage xxemployers xxto xxhave xxwellness xxcenters xxat xxeach xxindustrial xxsite.
d. Ensure xxtimely xxand xxeffective xxmedical xxintervention xxand xxtreatment xxfor
xxcommunity xxmembers.
ANS: xx B
Public xxhealth xxapproaches xxcould xxhelp xxprevent xxpremature xxdeaths xxby xxinfluencing xxthe xxway
xxpeople xxeat, xxdrink, xxdrive, xxengage xxin xxexercise, xxand xxtreat xxthe xxenvironment. xxIncreasing
xxknowledge xxof xxhospice xxcare, xxencouraging xxon-site xxwellness xxcenters, xxand xxensuring
xxtimely xxtreatment xxof xxmedical xxconditions xxdo xxnot xxaddress xxthe xxfocus xxof xximproving
xxoverall xxhealth xxthrough xxhealth xxpromotion xxstrategies. xxThis xxis xxthe xxmajor xxmethod xxthat
xxis xxsuggested xxto xxdecrease xxthe xxincidence xxof xxpremature xxdeath.
6. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxis xxa xxbasic xxassumption xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxefforts?
a. Health xxdisparities xxamong xxany xxgroups xxare xxmorally xxand xxlegally xxwrong.
b. Health xxcare xxis xxthe xxmost xximportant xxpriority xxin xxgovernment xxplanning xxand xxfunding.
c. The xxhealth xxof xxindividuals xxcannot xxbe xxseparated xxfrom xxthe xxhealth xxof xxthe xxcommunity.
d. The xxgovernment xxis xxresponsible xxfor xxlengthening xxthe xxlife xxspan xxof xxAmericans.
ANS: xx C
Public xxhealth xxpractice xxfocuses xxon xxthe xxcommunity xxas xxa xxwhole, xxand xxthe xxeffect x x of
xxthe xxcommunity’s xxhealth xxstatus xx(resources) xxon xxthe xxhealth xxof xxindividuals, xxfamilies,
xxand xxgroups. xxThe xxgoal xxis xxto xxprevent xxdisease xxand xxdisability xxand xxpromote xxand xxprotect
xxthe xxhealth xxof xxthe xxcommunity xxas xxa xxwhole. xxPublic xxhealth xxcan xxbe xxdescribed xxas xxwhat
xxsociety xxcollectively xxdoes xxto xxensure xxthat xxconditions xxexist xxin xxwhich xxpeople xxcan xxbe
xxhealthy. xxThe xxbasic xxassumptions xxof xxpublic xxhealth xxdo xxnot xxjudge xxthe xxmorality xxof
xxhealth xxdisparities. xxThe xxfocus xxis xxon xxprevention xxof xxillness xxnot xxon xxspending xxmore xxon
xxillness xxcare. xxAdditionally, xxindividual xxresponsibility xxfor xxmaking xxhealthy xxchoices xxis
xxthe xxdirective xxfor xxlengthening xxlife xxspan xxnot xxthe xxrole xxof xxthe xxgovernment.
7. Which xxof xxthe xxfollowing xxactions xxwould xxmost xxlikely xxbe xxperformed xxby xxa xxpublic xxhealth
xx nurse?
a. Asking xxcommunity xxleaders xxwhat xxinterventions xxshould xxbe xxchosen
b. Assessing xxthe xxcommunity xxand xxdeciding xxon xxappropriate xxinterventions
c. Using xxdata xxfrom xxthe xxmain xxhealth xxcare xxinstitutions xxin xxthe xxcommunity xxto xxdetermine
