NURS 415 Exam 1 PrepUs – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
NURS 415 Exam 1 PrepUs – UPDATED Questions
with 100% Verified Answers
Section 1: Community, Nurse, Health (Q1–Q11)
Question & Answer
Q1 Which variables are characteristics of an aggregate?
A Are considered as a whole A group of distinct individuals Are loosely associated with each other
Q2 Which is the best description of an aggregate?
A A group of individuals who are loosely connected with one another
Q3 True or False: The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable.
A False. The statement “The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable.” is
incorrect. An increase in healthier mothers and babies Improvements in family planning and
education A decrease in the spread of infectious diseases
Q4 What characteristic will the nurse consider when developing interventions for an
aggregate group?
A People may not interact with each other
Q5 The community and public health nurse is preparing a care plan for a client in a
community. What factors in the community environment should the nurse consider that
can affect a client's potential for health and wellness?
A Size of health care facilities Air quality and number of pollutants Access to fresh foods and groceries
Level of safety to walk or play outside
Q6 A community and public health nurse has been assigned to develop and coordinate a
community of solution on the issue of childhood obesity. Who should the nurse contact
first?
A Local school nurses in the community and surrounding areas
Q7 Which characteristics define a community?
A Encompasses a sense of member belonging A group that shares a common interest Interaction
among a group of people
Q8 What was the name for the agency founded in the Lower East Side of New York in 1893?
A Henry Street Settlement
Q9 Which nurse first used the term "public health nursing" and is considered to be the
founder of public health nursing?
A Lillian Wald
Q10 When did public health nursing first become established in the United States?
A In the late 1800s
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Question & Answer
Q11 The nurse is providing care to a client who is 2 days post-surgery on the right foot. The
health care provider has written orders for discharge home tomorrow morning. The
client is concerned about who will provide wound care to the foot in the home. What is
the nurse's best response to this concern?
A "We will determine the resources and services you will need at home and arrange those before you
leave."
Section 2: Health, Public, Care (Q12–Q22)
Question & Answer
Q12 Lillian Wald is known as one of the first public health nurses. Her mission was to prevent
illness where it started. What action did she take in the 1900s that most specifically
demonstrates this focus?
A Placing a nurse at school to reduce absenteeism
Q13 A new nurse wants to maximize the opportunities for employment following graduation.
Which rationale best supports the nurse's choice to examine employment opportunities
in public health nursing?
A There has been a shift in providing care to clients in the community
Q14 In 1918, nursing care shifted from providing care in the home or community to providing
client care in hospitals. Which factors were instrumental in this shift to acute care?
A Technological advancements and improvements The continuation of World War I
Q15 With the implementation of the Health Care Reform Act, more people have insurance
than ever before, but health care costs continue to rise. What issues are contributing to
the rising cost of health care?
A The use of resources by clients without insurance Increasing unemployment rates
Q16 In the 1900s, which entity was considered to be responsible for public health nursing?
A The government
Q17 Which core functions of government in addressing the health of its citizens are also core
public health functions?
A It assesses health care problems It intervenes by developing relevant health care policy It ensures
that services are delivered and outcomes achieved
Q18 Which government agency had the goal of health for all by the year 2000 and has
stated, "the development of society, rich or poor, can be judged by the quality of its
population's health, how fairly health is distributed across the social spectrum, and the
degree of protection provided from disadvantages as a result of ill-health?"
A World Health Organization
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NURS 415 Exam 1 PrepUs – UPDATED Questions
with 100% Verified Answers
Section 1: Community, Nurse, Health (Q1–Q11)
Question & Answer
Q1 Which variables are characteristics of an aggregate?
A Are considered as a whole A group of distinct individuals Are loosely associated with each other
Q2 Which is the best description of an aggregate?
A A group of individuals who are loosely connected with one another
Q3 True or False: The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable.
A False. The statement “The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable.” is
incorrect. An increase in healthier mothers and babies Improvements in family planning and
education A decrease in the spread of infectious diseases
Q4 What characteristic will the nurse consider when developing interventions for an
aggregate group?
A People may not interact with each other
Q5 The community and public health nurse is preparing a care plan for a client in a
community. What factors in the community environment should the nurse consider that
can affect a client's potential for health and wellness?
A Size of health care facilities Air quality and number of pollutants Access to fresh foods and groceries
Level of safety to walk or play outside
Q6 A community and public health nurse has been assigned to develop and coordinate a
community of solution on the issue of childhood obesity. Who should the nurse contact
first?
A Local school nurses in the community and surrounding areas
Q7 Which characteristics define a community?
A Encompasses a sense of member belonging A group that shares a common interest Interaction
among a group of people
Q8 What was the name for the agency founded in the Lower East Side of New York in 1893?
A Henry Street Settlement
Q9 Which nurse first used the term "public health nursing" and is considered to be the
founder of public health nursing?
A Lillian Wald
Q10 When did public health nursing first become established in the United States?
A In the late 1800s
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, NURS 415 Exam 1 PrepUs – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Question & Answer
Q11 The nurse is providing care to a client who is 2 days post-surgery on the right foot. The
health care provider has written orders for discharge home tomorrow morning. The
client is concerned about who will provide wound care to the foot in the home. What is
the nurse's best response to this concern?
A "We will determine the resources and services you will need at home and arrange those before you
leave."
Section 2: Health, Public, Care (Q12–Q22)
Question & Answer
Q12 Lillian Wald is known as one of the first public health nurses. Her mission was to prevent
illness where it started. What action did she take in the 1900s that most specifically
demonstrates this focus?
A Placing a nurse at school to reduce absenteeism
Q13 A new nurse wants to maximize the opportunities for employment following graduation.
Which rationale best supports the nurse's choice to examine employment opportunities
in public health nursing?
A There has been a shift in providing care to clients in the community
Q14 In 1918, nursing care shifted from providing care in the home or community to providing
client care in hospitals. Which factors were instrumental in this shift to acute care?
A Technological advancements and improvements The continuation of World War I
Q15 With the implementation of the Health Care Reform Act, more people have insurance
than ever before, but health care costs continue to rise. What issues are contributing to
the rising cost of health care?
A The use of resources by clients without insurance Increasing unemployment rates
Q16 In the 1900s, which entity was considered to be responsible for public health nursing?
A The government
Q17 Which core functions of government in addressing the health of its citizens are also core
public health functions?
A It assesses health care problems It intervenes by developing relevant health care policy It ensures
that services are delivered and outcomes achieved
Q18 Which government agency had the goal of health for all by the year 2000 and has
stated, "the development of society, rich or poor, can be judged by the quality of its
population's health, how fairly health is distributed across the social spectrum, and the
degree of protection provided from disadvantages as a result of ill-health?"
A World Health Organization
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