NUR 471 Midterm UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How can you best describe the difference between public health nursing and community health
nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Community health practice refers to a focus on specific
designated communities, and is part of the larger public health efforts
Core public health functions - CORRECT ANSWER - -assessment (regular collection and
analysis of health conditions, risks, and resources in a community)
-policy development
-assurance (availability of services throughout community)
concept of community - CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of people who interact with
one another and whose common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity of
belonging
examples of community - CORRECT ANSWER - -Citizens in town
-Group of farmers
-Prison
-Tiny village in appalachia
-Members of mothers against drunk driving
-Professional nurses' association
types of community - CORRECT ANSWER - -Geographic
-Common interest
-Community of solution
what is a community of solution - CORRECT ANSWER - group of people who come
together to solve a problem that affects all of them
, T/F- a community of solution is based on its location - CORRECT ANSWER - false
what is a population - CORRECT ANSWER - all people occupying an area or all of those
who share one or more characteristics; not necessarily interacting
what is an aggregate - CORRECT ANSWER - a mass or grouping of individuals
considered as a whole; loosely associated with one another
health vs wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - -Health is a holistic state of well being
including soundness of mind, body and spirit
-Wellness is health + the capacity to develop a person's potential leading to a fulfilling and
productive life
T/F- populations and communities are terms that can be used interchangeably - CORRECT
ANSWER - false...A population differs from a community in that the individuals within
the population do not necessarily interact with one another or have a sense of belongingness.
Communities involve people who choose to interact with one another because of common
interests, characteristics, or goals
what is health promotion - CORRECT ANSWER - All efforts that seek to move people
closer to optimal well being or higher levels of wellness
goals of health promotion - CORRECT ANSWER - -Increase the span of healthy life for
all citizens
-Reduce health disparities among population groups
-Achieve access to preventative services for everyone
leading health indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - -Access to healthcare
-Clinical preventive services
-Environmental services
-Injury and violence
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How can you best describe the difference between public health nursing and community health
nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Community health practice refers to a focus on specific
designated communities, and is part of the larger public health efforts
Core public health functions - CORRECT ANSWER - -assessment (regular collection and
analysis of health conditions, risks, and resources in a community)
-policy development
-assurance (availability of services throughout community)
concept of community - CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of people who interact with
one another and whose common interests or characteristics form the basis for a sense of unity of
belonging
examples of community - CORRECT ANSWER - -Citizens in town
-Group of farmers
-Prison
-Tiny village in appalachia
-Members of mothers against drunk driving
-Professional nurses' association
types of community - CORRECT ANSWER - -Geographic
-Common interest
-Community of solution
what is a community of solution - CORRECT ANSWER - group of people who come
together to solve a problem that affects all of them
, T/F- a community of solution is based on its location - CORRECT ANSWER - false
what is a population - CORRECT ANSWER - all people occupying an area or all of those
who share one or more characteristics; not necessarily interacting
what is an aggregate - CORRECT ANSWER - a mass or grouping of individuals
considered as a whole; loosely associated with one another
health vs wellness - CORRECT ANSWER - -Health is a holistic state of well being
including soundness of mind, body and spirit
-Wellness is health + the capacity to develop a person's potential leading to a fulfilling and
productive life
T/F- populations and communities are terms that can be used interchangeably - CORRECT
ANSWER - false...A population differs from a community in that the individuals within
the population do not necessarily interact with one another or have a sense of belongingness.
Communities involve people who choose to interact with one another because of common
interests, characteristics, or goals
what is health promotion - CORRECT ANSWER - All efforts that seek to move people
closer to optimal well being or higher levels of wellness
goals of health promotion - CORRECT ANSWER - -Increase the span of healthy life for
all citizens
-Reduce health disparities among population groups
-Achieve access to preventative services for everyone
leading health indicators - CORRECT ANSWER - -Access to healthcare
-Clinical preventive services
-Environmental services
-Injury and violence
