Test Bank - Stanhope and Lancasters Community Health Nursing in Canada, 4th Edition by Sandra A. MacDonald, and Sonya L. Jakubec . Chapters 1-18 Questions with correct answers. GUARANTEED A+.

Test Bank - Stanhope and Lancasters Community Health Nursing in Canada, 4th Edition by Sandra A. MacDonald, and Sonya L. Jakubec . Chapters 1-18 Questions with correct answers. GUARANTEED A+. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement best describes the concept of public health? a. A population health approach designed to prevent disease, promote health, and protect populations b. Health care provision offered in primary and secondary institutions or in patients’ homes c. Provision of health care services in institutions located in the community but outside the hospital d. Use of the nursing process and evidence-informed practice to meet the objectives for community health improvement CORRECT: A In Canada, public health takes a population health approach to protecting and promoting health and preventing disease for all Canadians. Public health nurses (PHNs) work with many partners, both within the public health unit or health authority (e.g., nutritionists, epidemiologists, dental hygienists, health inspectors) and external to the health unit (e.g., community coalitions for heart health, cancer screening, diabetes, and obesity prevention; school and hospital administrators; regional planners; social service and child-care workers; lobbyists for health issues such as antismoking legislation and homelessness). PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension/Understand REF: The Public Health Nurse 3.10 TOPIC: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. OBJ: The increasing complexity of societal needs and rapid changes in public health no longer allow for adequate time for on-the-job training and education. As a result, what is the current minimum level of educational preparation for a public health nurse? a. Training as a registered practical nurse b. Training as a registered nurse c. A baccalaureate degree in nursing d. A master of science degree in nursing CORRECT: C Educational preparation for public health nurses should be at least a baccalaureate degree. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remember REF: Definitions in Public Health Nursing OBJ: 3.1 TOPIC: Safe and Effective Care Environment 3. What is a core competency required of public health nurses (PHNs)? a. Advanced knowledge in the use of high-technology diagnostics 14 | P a g e b. Familiarity with current life-support technology c. Highly tuned skills for assessment of critically ill patients d. Skill in developing policy and planning programs to improve health CORRECT: D Skill in developing policy and planning programs to improve health is part of the set of core public health competencies, which are divided into the following eight domains: (1) Public Health and Nursing Sciences; (2) Assessment and Analysis; (3) Policy and Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation; (4) Partnerships, Collaboration, and Advocacy; (5) Diversity and Inclusiveness; (6) Communication; (7) Leadership and Professional Responsibility; and (8) Accountability. The other competencies listed are better suited to nurses who work in tertiary facilities, such as hospitals. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension/Understand REF: The Public Health Nurse OBJ: 3.1 TOPIC: Safe and Effective Care Environment