TEST BANK
Stanhope and Lancasters Community Health Nursing in
Canada, 4th Edition All Chapters by MacDonald.
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,Table`of`Contents
Chapter`01`Community`Health`Nursing 1
Chapter`02`The`Evolution`of`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Canada 8
Chapter`03`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Canada-Settings,`Functions,`and`Roles 13
Chapter`04`Health`Promotion 24
Chapter`05`Evidence-Informed`Practice`in`Community`Health`Nursing 30
Chapter`06`Ethics`in`Community`Health`Nursing`Practice 35
Chapter`07`Diversity`and`Relational`Practice`in`Community`Health`Nursing 43
Chapter`08`Epidemiological`Applications 49
Chapter`09`Working`With`the`Community 54
Chapter`10`Health`Program`Planning`and`Evaluation 58
Chapter`11`Working`with`the`Individual`as`Client-Health`and`Wellness`Across`the`Lifespan 63
Chapter`12`Working`with`Families 69
Chapter`13`Working`with`Groups,`Teams,`and`Partners 74
Chapter`14`Indigenous`Health-Working`with`First`Nations`People,`Inuit,`and`Métis 82
Chapter`15`Working`With`People`Who`Experience`Structural`Vulnerabilities 86
Chapter`16`Communicable`and`Infectious`Disease`Prevention`and`Control 98
Chapter`17`Environmental`Health 104
Chapter`18`Emergency`Management`and`Disaster`Preparedness 109
,Chapter`01:`Community`Health`Nursing
MacDonald/Jakubec:`Stanhope`and`Lancaster's`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Can
ada,`4th`Edition
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
1. Which`of`the`following`best`describes`community`health`nursing?
a. Giving`care`with`a`focus`on`the`aggregate‘s`needs
b. Giving`care`with`a`focus`on`the`group‘s`needs
c. Focusing`on`the`health`care`of`individual`clients`in`the`community
d. Working`with`an`approach`of`unique`client`care
ANS:` C
By`definition,`community`health`nursing`is`the`health`care`of`individual`clients`in`the`com
munity.
PTS:` ` 1 DIF: Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember
REF:` ` Introduction OBJ:` ` 1.6 TOP:` Safe`and`Effective`Care`Environment
2. Which`of`the`following`best`describes`primary`health`care?
a. A`comprehensive`way`to`address`issues`of`social`justice
b. Giving`care`to`manage`acute`or`chronic`conditions
c. Giving`direct`care`to`ill`individuals`within`their`family`setting
d. Having`the`goal`of`health`promotion`and`disease`prevention
ANS:` A
By`definition,`primary`health`care`is`comprehensive`and`addresses`issues`of`social`justice`and`
equity.`Social`justice`in`the`context`of`health`refers`to`ensuring`fairness`and`equality`in`health`s
ervices`so`that`vulnerable`individuals`in`society`have`easy`access`to`health`care.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Primary`Health`Care OBJ:` 1.4
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
3. The`health`of`which`of`the`following`is`the`primary`focus`of`public`health`nurses`(PHNs)?
a. Families
b. Groups
c. Individuals
d. Populations
ANS:` D
PHNs`use`knowledge`of`nursing,`social`sciences,`and`public`health`sciences`for`the`promotion`
and`protection`of`health`and`for`the`prevention`of`disease`among`populations.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
4. Which`change`is`the`primary`explanation`for`life`expectancy`increasing`so`notably`since`the`
early`1900s?
a. An`increase`in`findings`from`medical`laboratory`research
1`|`P`a`g`e
, b. Incredible`advances`in`surgical`techniques`and`procedures
c. Improved`sanitation`and`other`public`health`activities
d. Increased`use`of`antibiotics`to`fight`infections
ANS:` C
Improvement`in`control`of`infectious`diseases`through`immunizations,`sanitation,`and`other`publi
c`health`activities`led`to`the`increase`in`life`expectancy`since`the`early`1900s.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
5. Which`community`health`nursing`practice`area`receives`funding`from`the`private`sector?
a. Telenurses
b. Corrections`nurses
c. Nurse`entrepreneurs
d. Street`or`outreach`nurses
ANS:` C
The`nurse`entrepreneur`receives`private`funding,`whereas`all`of`the`other`community`health`nu
rse`(CHN)`roles`are`with`provincially`or`federally`funded`positions.
PTS:` ` 1 DIF: Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember
REF:` Community`Health`Nursing`Roles`and`Functions
OBJ:` 1.1`|`1.6`
TOP:` Safe`and`Effective`Care`Environment
6. A`public`health`nurse`(PHN)`strives`to`prevent`disease`and`disability,`often`in`partnership`with`
other`community`groups.`Which`statement`is`an`appropriate`summary`of`the`PHN‘s`role?
a. The`PHN`asks`the`political`leaders`what`interventions`should`be`chosen.
b. The`PHN`assesses`the`community`and`decides`on`appropriate`interventions.
c. The`PHN`uses`data`from`the`main`health`care`institutions`in`the`community`to`
determine`needed`health`services.
d. The`PHN`works`with`community`members`to`carry`out`public`health`functions.
ANS:` D
It`is`crucial`that`the`PHN`work`with`members`of`the`community`to`carry`out`core`public`health`fu
nctions.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Application/Apply`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
7. Which`of`the`following`is`used`as`a`measurement`of`population`health?
a. Health`status`indicators
b. The`levels`of`prevention
c. The`number`of`memberships`at`the`local`fitness`centre
d. Reported`provincial`alcohol`and`tobacco`sales`in`any`given`month
ANS:` A
Population`health`refers`to`the`health`outcomes`of`a`population`as`measured`by`determinants`of
`health`and`health`outcomes.
Stanhope and Lancasters Community Health Nursing in
Canada, 4th Edition All Chapters by MacDonald.
```````````````````` ```
,Table`of`Contents
Chapter`01`Community`Health`Nursing 1
Chapter`02`The`Evolution`of`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Canada 8
Chapter`03`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Canada-Settings,`Functions,`and`Roles 13
Chapter`04`Health`Promotion 24
Chapter`05`Evidence-Informed`Practice`in`Community`Health`Nursing 30
Chapter`06`Ethics`in`Community`Health`Nursing`Practice 35
Chapter`07`Diversity`and`Relational`Practice`in`Community`Health`Nursing 43
Chapter`08`Epidemiological`Applications 49
Chapter`09`Working`With`the`Community 54
Chapter`10`Health`Program`Planning`and`Evaluation 58
Chapter`11`Working`with`the`Individual`as`Client-Health`and`Wellness`Across`the`Lifespan 63
Chapter`12`Working`with`Families 69
Chapter`13`Working`with`Groups,`Teams,`and`Partners 74
Chapter`14`Indigenous`Health-Working`with`First`Nations`People,`Inuit,`and`Métis 82
Chapter`15`Working`With`People`Who`Experience`Structural`Vulnerabilities 86
Chapter`16`Communicable`and`Infectious`Disease`Prevention`and`Control 98
Chapter`17`Environmental`Health 104
Chapter`18`Emergency`Management`and`Disaster`Preparedness 109
,Chapter`01:`Community`Health`Nursing
MacDonald/Jakubec:`Stanhope`and`Lancaster's`Community`Health`Nursing`in`Can
ada,`4th`Edition
MULTIPLE`CHOICE
1. Which`of`the`following`best`describes`community`health`nursing?
a. Giving`care`with`a`focus`on`the`aggregate‘s`needs
b. Giving`care`with`a`focus`on`the`group‘s`needs
c. Focusing`on`the`health`care`of`individual`clients`in`the`community
d. Working`with`an`approach`of`unique`client`care
ANS:` C
By`definition,`community`health`nursing`is`the`health`care`of`individual`clients`in`the`com
munity.
PTS:` ` 1 DIF: Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember
REF:` ` Introduction OBJ:` ` 1.6 TOP:` Safe`and`Effective`Care`Environment
2. Which`of`the`following`best`describes`primary`health`care?
a. A`comprehensive`way`to`address`issues`of`social`justice
b. Giving`care`to`manage`acute`or`chronic`conditions
c. Giving`direct`care`to`ill`individuals`within`their`family`setting
d. Having`the`goal`of`health`promotion`and`disease`prevention
ANS:` A
By`definition,`primary`health`care`is`comprehensive`and`addresses`issues`of`social`justice`and`
equity.`Social`justice`in`the`context`of`health`refers`to`ensuring`fairness`and`equality`in`health`s
ervices`so`that`vulnerable`individuals`in`society`have`easy`access`to`health`care.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Primary`Health`Care OBJ:` 1.4
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
3. The`health`of`which`of`the`following`is`the`primary`focus`of`public`health`nurses`(PHNs)?
a. Families
b. Groups
c. Individuals
d. Populations
ANS:` D
PHNs`use`knowledge`of`nursing,`social`sciences,`and`public`health`sciences`for`the`promotion`
and`protection`of`health`and`for`the`prevention`of`disease`among`populations.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
4. Which`change`is`the`primary`explanation`for`life`expectancy`increasing`so`notably`since`the`
early`1900s?
a. An`increase`in`findings`from`medical`laboratory`research
1`|`P`a`g`e
, b. Incredible`advances`in`surgical`techniques`and`procedures
c. Improved`sanitation`and`other`public`health`activities
d. Increased`use`of`antibiotics`to`fight`infections
ANS:` C
Improvement`in`control`of`infectious`diseases`through`immunizations,`sanitation,`and`other`publi
c`health`activities`led`to`the`increase`in`life`expectancy`since`the`early`1900s.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
5. Which`community`health`nursing`practice`area`receives`funding`from`the`private`sector?
a. Telenurses
b. Corrections`nurses
c. Nurse`entrepreneurs
d. Street`or`outreach`nurses
ANS:` C
The`nurse`entrepreneur`receives`private`funding,`whereas`all`of`the`other`community`health`nu
rse`(CHN)`roles`are`with`provincially`or`federally`funded`positions.
PTS:` ` 1 DIF: Cognitive`Level:`Knowledge/Remember
REF:` Community`Health`Nursing`Roles`and`Functions
OBJ:` 1.1`|`1.6`
TOP:` Safe`and`Effective`Care`Environment
6. A`public`health`nurse`(PHN)`strives`to`prevent`disease`and`disability,`often`in`partnership`with`
other`community`groups.`Which`statement`is`an`appropriate`summary`of`the`PHN‘s`role?
a. The`PHN`asks`the`political`leaders`what`interventions`should`be`chosen.
b. The`PHN`assesses`the`community`and`decides`on`appropriate`interventions.
c. The`PHN`uses`data`from`the`main`health`care`institutions`in`the`community`to`
determine`needed`health`services.
d. The`PHN`works`with`community`members`to`carry`out`public`health`functions.
ANS:` D
It`is`crucial`that`the`PHN`work`with`members`of`the`community`to`carry`out`core`public`health`fu
nctions.
PTS:` 1 DIF:
Cognitive`Level:`Application/Apply`REF:`
Public`Health`Practice OBJ:` 1.5
TOP:` Health`Promotion`and`Maintenance
7. Which`of`the`following`is`used`as`a`measurement`of`population`health?
a. Health`status`indicators
b. The`levels`of`prevention
c. The`number`of`memberships`at`the`local`fitness`centre
d. Reported`provincial`alcohol`and`tobacco`sales`in`any`given`month
ANS:` A
Population`health`refers`to`the`health`outcomes`of`a`population`as`measured`by`determinants`of
`health`and`health`outcomes.
