Question 1

Which skills are most important for a nurse to have when working in the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical skills with acute care nursing as a background 
B)  Ability to lobby and collaborate with legislators 
C)  Computer and word-processing skills 
D)  Ability to build coalitions and work with partnerships 
A)  Technical skills with acute care nursing as a background 
B)  Ability to lobby and collaborate with legislators 
C)  Computer and word-processing skills 
D)  Ability to build coalitions and work with partnerships D

Question 2

A nurse leader seeks input from staff nurses on a regular basis and allows for changes in practice to improve client outcomes with minimal barriers.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision making 
B)  Critical thinking 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Decision making 
B)  Critical thinking 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Delegation C

Question 3

A community health center engages in a partnership with similar organizations agreeing to use common practices and share data when providing care for diabetic clients.This is an example of implementing a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborative 
B)  Registry 
C)  Partnership 
D)  Contract 
A)  Collaborative 
B)  Registry 
C)  Partnership 
D)  Contract A

Question 4

When a nurse focuses on collaboration between the consultant and the consultee,which collaboration model is being applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Content model 
B)  Doctor-patient model 
C)  Process model 
D)  Purchase of expertise model 
A)  Content model 
B)  Doctor-patient model 
C)  Process model 
D)  Purchase of expertise model

Question 5

Why are older adults in the community at high risk for medication errors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not competent to take their own medications and need supervision. 
B)  They are often taking high-risk medications. 
C)  They are not motivated to take medications correctly. 
D)  They are in need of the assistance of community health nurses. 
A)  They are not competent to take their own medications and need supervision. 
B)  They are often taking high-risk medications. 
C)  They are not motivated to take medications correctly. 
D)  They are in need of the assistance of community health nurses.

Question 6

A nurse considers interdependence among organizations when planning health interventions for the community.Which category of theories is being applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural contingency 
B)  Organizational 
C)  Resource dependence 
D)  Systems 
A)  Structural contingency 
B)  Organizational 
C)  Resource dependence 
D)  Systems

Question 7

Which action would a nurse leader most likely take when using critical thinking skills to address the problem of limited access to health care by low-income families in a community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use assertiveness when working with community leaders. 
B)  Read an evidence-based practice article about the problem. 
C)  Form a coalition to brainstorm effective methods to address the problem. 
D)  Promote diversity in the workplace by hiring minorities. 
A)  Use assertiveness when working with community leaders. 
B)  Read an evidence-based practice article about the problem. 
C)  Form a coalition to brainstorm effective methods to address the problem. 
D)  Promote diversity in the workplace by hiring minorities.

Question 8

Which skills will be demonstrated by a nurse who has effective communication? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Active listening 
B)  Restatement of the main points 
C)  Use simple, direct words 
D)  Maintain eye contact 
A)  Active listening 
B)  Restatement of the main points 
C)  Use simple, direct words 
D)  Maintain eye contact

Question 9

Which action will a nurse take first when implementing the consultation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making initial contact with the client 
B)  Negotiating for higher fees 
C)  Applying interventions 
D)  Collecting data 
A)  Making initial contact with the client 
B)  Negotiating for higher fees 
C)  Applying interventions 
D)  Collecting data

Question 10

Which intervention would a nurse leader implement to create a motivating workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss with employees their personal life and home commitments. 
B)  Provide regular feedback to employees. 
C)  Allow employees to take off work whenever necessary. 
D)  Complete spot checks of employee's work without notice. 
A)  Discuss with employees their personal life and home commitments. 
B)  Provide regular feedback to employees. 
C)  Allow employees to take off work whenever necessary. 
D)  Complete spot checks of employee's work without notice.

Question 11

Which action would a nurse manager most likely take when evaluating the performance of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Examine best practices for organizational evaluation. 
B)  Analyze how the core functions of public health have been implemented. 
C)  Develop a standardized nursing language to be used within the organization. 
D)  Review the standards held by accrediting bodies and the guidelines for practice. 
A)  Examine best practices for organizational evaluation. 
B)  Analyze how the core functions of public health have been implemented. 
C)  Develop a standardized nursing language to be used within the organization. 
D)  Review the standards held by accrediting bodies and the guidelines for practice.

Question 12

When developing a plan to coordinate health care services in the community,which action would be most appropriate for the nurse leader to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply a team approach to assure all points of view are represented. 
B)  Monitor that the plan is correctly implemented. 
C)  Organize the plan in a sequential manner. 
D)  Create a shared vision, goals, and measurable objectives. 
A)  Apply a team approach to assure all points of view are represented. 
B)  Monitor that the plan is correctly implemented. 
C)  Organize the plan in a sequential manner. 
D)  Create a shared vision, goals, and measurable objectives.

Question 13

To facilitate the building of community partnerships,nurses must have the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Create seamless systems of care. 
B)  Lobby with legislators. 
C)  Listen and collaborate with lay community members. 
D)  Coordinate care across agencies. 
A)  Create seamless systems of care. 
B)  Lobby with legislators. 
C)  Listen and collaborate with lay community members. 
D)  Coordinate care across agencies.

Question 14

Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing policies and procedures for referral programs 
B)  Designing protocols for lead screening 
C)  Serving as a chair to organize a smallpox vaccination program 
D)  Monitoring implementation of performance-improvement activities 
A)  Developing policies and procedures for referral programs 
B)  Designing protocols for lead screening 
C)  Serving as a chair to organize a smallpox vaccination program 
D)  Monitoring implementation of performance-improvement activities

Question 15

A school has a policy in place which allows unlicensed assistive personnel to administer medications to students after having their competency evaluated by a registered nurse.Which type of delegation is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct 
B)  Indirect 
C)  Supervised 
D)  Guided 
A)  Direct 
B)  Indirect 
C)  Supervised 
D)  Guided

Question 16

Which information is included in an action plan? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Timeframe for completing the activities 
B)  Identification of team members who created the plan 
C)  Program goals and objectives 
D)  Evidence-based practice literature 
A)  Timeframe for completing the activities 
B)  Identification of team members who created the plan 
C)  Program goals and objectives 
D)  Evidence-based practice literature

Question 17

Which action is the nurse most likely to take to effectively manage time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prioritize goals. 
B)  Arrive at the site early in the morning. 
C)  Be available to others. 
D)  Complete all tasks. 
A)  Prioritize goals. 
B)  Arrive at the site early in the morning. 
C)  Be available to others. 
D)  Complete all tasks.

Question 18

Which is an example of a clinical microsystem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based practices 
B)  Managed care organizations 
C)  Electronic health records 
D)  Registries 
A)  Evidence-based practices 
B)  Managed care organizations 
C)  Electronic health records 
D)  Registries

Question 19

A nurse is developing a written contract.Which areas would most likely be included in this document? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of students involved in the project 
B)  Client and consultant goals 
C)  Time commitments 
D)  Intervention strategies suggested 
A)  Number of students involved in the project 
B)  Client and consultant goals 
C)  Time commitments 
D)  Intervention strategies suggested

Question 20

Which intervention would a nurse implement when providing nursing leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring the budget for an immunization program 
B)  Influencing the improvement of the health of clients 
C)  Coordinating an interdisciplinary team 
D)  Using resources when providing clinical services 
A)  Monitoring the budget for an immunization program 
B)  Influencing the improvement of the health of clients 
C)  Coordinating an interdisciplinary team 
D)  Using resources when providing clinical services

Exam 40: The Nurse Leader in the Community

Which skills are most important for a nurse to have when working in the community?

A nurse leader seeks input from staff nurses on a regular basis and allows for changes in practice to improve client outcomes with minimal barriers.This is an example of:

A community health center engages in a partnership with similar organizations agreeing to use common practices and share data when providing care for diabetic clients.This is an example of implementing a:

When a nurse focuses on collaboration between the consultant and the consultee,which collaboration model is being applied?

Why are older adults in the community at high risk for medication errors?

A nurse considers interdependence among organizations when planning health interventions for the community.Which category of theories is being applied?

Which action would a nurse leader most likely take when using critical thinking skills to address the problem of limited access to health care by low-income families in a community?

Which skills will be demonstrated by a nurse who has effective communication? Select all that apply.

Which action will a nurse take first when implementing the consultation process?

Which intervention would a nurse leader implement to create a motivating workplace?

Which action would a nurse manager most likely take when evaluating the performance of an organization?

When developing a plan to coordinate health care services in the community,which action would be most appropriate for the nurse leader to take?

To facilitate the building of community partnerships,nurses must have the ability to:

Which intervention is an example of secondary prevention?

A school has a policy in place which allows unlicensed assistive personnel to administer medications to students after having their competency evaluated by a registered nurse.Which type of delegation is being used?

Which information is included in an action plan? Select all that apply.

Which action is the nurse most likely to take to effectively manage time?

Which is an example of a clinical microsystem?

A nurse is developing a written contract.Which areas would most likely be included in this document? Select all that apply.

Which intervention would a nurse implement when providing nursing leadership?

Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing

History of Public Health and Community Health Nursing

Public Health and Primary Care Systems and Health Care Transformation

Perspectives in Global Health Care

Economics of Health Care Delivery

Application of Ethics in the Community

Cultural Diversity in the Community

Public Health Policy

Population-Based Public Health Nursing Practice: the Intervention Wheel

Environmental Health

Genomics in Public Health Nursing

Epidemiology

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks

Evidence-Based Practice

Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health

Promoting Healthy Communities Using Multilevel Participatory Strategies

Community As Client: Assessment and Analysis

Population-Centered Nursing in Rural and Urban Environments

Promoting Health Through Healthy Communities and Cities

The Nursing Center: A Model for Nursing Practice in the Community

Case Management

Public Health Nursing and the Disaster Management Cycle

Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation

Program Management

Quality Management

Family Development and Family Nursing Assessment

Family Health Risks

Child and Adolescent Health

Major Health Issues and Chronic Disease Management of Adults Across the Life Span

Special Needs Populations

Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations: an Overview

Poverty and Homelessness

Migrant Health Issues

Teen Pregnancy

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Problems

Violence and Human Abuse

The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community

The Nurse in Home Health and Hospice

The Nurse in the Schools

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