Test Bank - Population and
Community Health Nursing, 6th
Edition (Clark, 2016), Chapter 1-5|
,Which nurse will have the best understanding of the mission of population health
nursing? The nurse who:
a. Understands the needs of the individuals and families that comprise the populations
with which they work
b. Focuses on the population rather than on individuals
c. Is diligent about keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies
d. Applies a single population-based strategy to achieve health and wellness -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Understands the needs of the individuals and families that
comprise the populations with which they work.
Correct: The definition of population health is evolving, but at present it can be defined
as the attainment of the greatest possible biologic, psychological, and social well-being
of the total population as an entity and of its individual members.
A home health nurse is working with a client who has several open wounds. Soiled
bandages from dressing changes, and equipment used for this client should be:
a. Disposed of in the same manner as the client's garbage.
b. Brought to the local landfill so as not to mix with the client's regular waste.
c. Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical setting.
d. Handled as regular garbage, but marked as "Hazardous Waste." - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical setting.
Correct: Rationale: The nurse should adhere to the agency's standards of practice,
incorporate universal precautions for preventing the spread of blood borne diseases,
and educate clients and family members in infection control measures, including
universal precautions.
,The population health nurse educator is explaining the theory of "humors" as they
pertain to health. Who is credited with this theory?
a. Empedocles
b. Galen
c. Hippocrates
d. Fabia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Empedocles
Correct: Empedocles of Acragas, who lived from 493-433 C.E., originated the theory of
imbalance among four "humors," blood, bile, phlegm, and black bile, as the cause of
disease.
Parents who want to have their child immunized against smallpox approach a
community health nurse. What is the best response by the nurse to these parents?
a. "You should be concerned that your child has their scheduled immunizations."
b. "I'll see what I can do to get your child the immunization."
c. "Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could only be re-
introduced by bioterrorism."
d. "You'll have to ask your doctor to order this for you." - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could only be re-introduced
by bioterrorism."
Correct: Smallpox has been completely eradicated from the world, although there is
potential for its reintroduction through bioterrorism.
Which activities are within the school nurse's role as defined by the National Association
of School Nurses (NASN)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surveying playground equipment for safety.
b. Providing parents with information on normal development.
c. Administering medications for identified illnesses.
d. Ordering diagnostic tests to diagnose chronic illnesses.
e. Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific students. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Surveying playground equipment for safety.
Correct: One of the NASN components is promoting a safe school environment.
Providing parents with information on normal development.
Correct: One of the NASN components is facilitating normal development.
Administering medications for identified illnesses.
Correct: One of the NASN components is providing quality care for potential and
identified health problems.
Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific students.
, Correct: One of the NASN components is collaborating with others to enhance student
and family capabilities.
A community health nurse is working in a clinic that serves a large number of homeless
clients. Of the following, which would not meet one of the 11 principles of the WHO
document: Health Principles of Housing? The nurse helps assure that all clients
have/are:
a. Access to affordable health care.
b. Protected against chronic disease.
c. Provided information on stress reduction.
d. Access to safe drinking water. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Access to affordable health
care.
Correct: Access to affordable healthcare is not mentioned in these principles.
A population health nurse is making the assessment of a population according to
biological determinants. Select those that would apply to this assessment.
a. Adequacy of ED personnel
b. Communication networks
c. Ethnicity of the population
d. Age distribution among the population
e. Death rate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethnicity of the population
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as ethnicity.
Age distribution among the population
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as age.
Death rate
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as death rate.
A nurse is working with a lesbian client. Which statement by the client would indicate a
need for further teaching? "Because I am in a homosexual relationship, I ...
a. "... should notify my partner(s) if I test positive for any sexually transmitted disease."
b. "... do not need to be screened for STDs."
c. "... will get a mammogram every two years."
d. "... will need to be screened for cervical cancer." - CORRECT ANSWERS-"...do not
need to be screened for STDs."
Correct: This patient does need screening, especially if the relationship is not
monogamous.
A home health nurse is working with a client who lives in a rural setting and requires
multiple outside services for rehab. So far, the nurse has made referrals to separate
Community Health Nursing, 6th
Edition (Clark, 2016), Chapter 1-5|
,Which nurse will have the best understanding of the mission of population health
nursing? The nurse who:
a. Understands the needs of the individuals and families that comprise the populations
with which they work
b. Focuses on the population rather than on individuals
c. Is diligent about keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies
d. Applies a single population-based strategy to achieve health and wellness -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Understands the needs of the individuals and families that
comprise the populations with which they work.
Correct: The definition of population health is evolving, but at present it can be defined
as the attainment of the greatest possible biologic, psychological, and social well-being
of the total population as an entity and of its individual members.
A home health nurse is working with a client who has several open wounds. Soiled
bandages from dressing changes, and equipment used for this client should be:
a. Disposed of in the same manner as the client's garbage.
b. Brought to the local landfill so as not to mix with the client's regular waste.
c. Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical setting.
d. Handled as regular garbage, but marked as "Hazardous Waste." - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Handled in the same manner as if the client were in a clinical setting.
Correct: Rationale: The nurse should adhere to the agency's standards of practice,
incorporate universal precautions for preventing the spread of blood borne diseases,
and educate clients and family members in infection control measures, including
universal precautions.
,The population health nurse educator is explaining the theory of "humors" as they
pertain to health. Who is credited with this theory?
a. Empedocles
b. Galen
c. Hippocrates
d. Fabia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Empedocles
Correct: Empedocles of Acragas, who lived from 493-433 C.E., originated the theory of
imbalance among four "humors," blood, bile, phlegm, and black bile, as the cause of
disease.
Parents who want to have their child immunized against smallpox approach a
community health nurse. What is the best response by the nurse to these parents?
a. "You should be concerned that your child has their scheduled immunizations."
b. "I'll see what I can do to get your child the immunization."
c. "Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could only be re-
introduced by bioterrorism."
d. "You'll have to ask your doctor to order this for you." - CORRECT ANSWERS-
"Smallpox disease has been eliminated from the world and could only be re-introduced
by bioterrorism."
Correct: Smallpox has been completely eradicated from the world, although there is
potential for its reintroduction through bioterrorism.
Which activities are within the school nurse's role as defined by the National Association
of School Nurses (NASN)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surveying playground equipment for safety.
b. Providing parents with information on normal development.
c. Administering medications for identified illnesses.
d. Ordering diagnostic tests to diagnose chronic illnesses.
e. Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific students. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Surveying playground equipment for safety.
Correct: One of the NASN components is promoting a safe school environment.
Providing parents with information on normal development.
Correct: One of the NASN components is facilitating normal development.
Administering medications for identified illnesses.
Correct: One of the NASN components is providing quality care for potential and
identified health problems.
Collaborating with mental health professionals regarding specific students.
, Correct: One of the NASN components is collaborating with others to enhance student
and family capabilities.
A community health nurse is working in a clinic that serves a large number of homeless
clients. Of the following, which would not meet one of the 11 principles of the WHO
document: Health Principles of Housing? The nurse helps assure that all clients
have/are:
a. Access to affordable health care.
b. Protected against chronic disease.
c. Provided information on stress reduction.
d. Access to safe drinking water. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Access to affordable health
care.
Correct: Access to affordable healthcare is not mentioned in these principles.
A population health nurse is making the assessment of a population according to
biological determinants. Select those that would apply to this assessment.
a. Adequacy of ED personnel
b. Communication networks
c. Ethnicity of the population
d. Age distribution among the population
e. Death rate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethnicity of the population
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as ethnicity.
Age distribution among the population
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as age.
Death rate
Correct: Biological determinants are human biologic factors such as death rate.
A nurse is working with a lesbian client. Which statement by the client would indicate a
need for further teaching? "Because I am in a homosexual relationship, I ...
a. "... should notify my partner(s) if I test positive for any sexually transmitted disease."
b. "... do not need to be screened for STDs."
c. "... will get a mammogram every two years."
d. "... will need to be screened for cervical cancer." - CORRECT ANSWERS-"...do not
need to be screened for STDs."
Correct: This patient does need screening, especially if the relationship is not
monogamous.
A home health nurse is working with a client who lives in a rural setting and requires
multiple outside services for rehab. So far, the nurse has made referrals to separate
