Exam 1: Community and Prevention-Oriented, Population-Focused Practice: The Foundation of Specialization in Public Health Nursing

PHNs are looking to improve population-focused care in the community.Which of the following best describes a key opportunity for the nurses to accomplish this goal?

A nurse performs activities to meet the primary goals of public health.Which of the following is the nurse most likely to complete?

Which of the following are considered barriers to public health nursing? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is implementing quality performance standards in a public health department.Which of the following best describes the importance of this action?

The PHN compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city.Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?

Which of the following statements about public health is accurate?

A community is concerned about the threat of bioterrorism.Which of the following best describes the basis for this concern?

The nurse manager makes sure that the staff members who work in a local clinic are competent in their job responsibilities.Which of the public health core functions is being demonstrated?

A public health department makes sure that the essential community-oriented health services are available in the community.Which of the following core public health functions is being implemented?

A population is best defined as a:

A PHN develops and implements local public health policies through partnerships with agencies,organizations,and consumers within the community.Which of the following core public health functions is being used?

A nurse is implementing community-based nursing care.Which of the following nursing interventions is the nurse most likely to complete?

The PHN analyzes data related to the number and type of United States Environmental Protection Agency air quality standards that a community failed to meet.This data is an example of using which community health profile indicator?

Population-focused practice focuses on defining the problems or needs of and implementing solutions for:

Which statement about community health nursing practice is correct?

The necessary basic preparation for public health nursing is a(n)_____ in nursing.