Question 1

The increasing complexity of societal needs and rapid changes in public health no longer allow adequate time for on-the-job training and education.As a result, which of the following is the current minimum level of educational preparation for a military nurse?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Research demonstrates that exercise is important for general wellness and weight control.The CHN can use this information to implement primary prevention by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Developing individualized exercise programs for overweight children 
B) Drafting policy for increases in noncompetitive physical activity programs 
C) Monitoring body mass index in children to identify elevations before they become difficult to manage 
D) Notifying parents or guardians of their child's height-weight scale in comparison with national norms

Question 3

From which of the following health care professionals is a rural resident with asthma more likely to receive health care services?

Accepted Answer

A) Allergist 
B) Nurse practitioner 
C) Pediatrician 
D) Pulmonologist

Question 4

The CHN has arranged for students in all classes at the local school to receive visual acuity testing to determine if they need glasses.Which level of prevention is represented by this activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary 
B) Secondary 
C) Tertiary 
D) Both primary and secondary

Question 5

Which of the following is the best way a home health nurse (HHN) can help a client who has right-sided paresis secondary to a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) Arranging for private duty nurses to assist the client with daily needs 
B) Assisting the client with activities of daily living (ADLs) 
C) Teaching self-care to the client 
D) Teaching the family to assist the client with ADLs

Question 6

Which of the following is a core competency required of PHNs?

Accepted Answer

A) Advanced knowledge in the use of high-technology diagnostics 
B) Familiarity with current life-support technology 
C) Highly tuned skills for assessment of critically ill clients 
D) Skill in developing policy and planning programs to improve health

Question 7

Which statement by a parish nurse exhibits a misunderstanding of the concept of pastoral care?

Accepted Answer

A) "By working with my clients to help them identify their spiritual strengths, I am drawing on the pastoral care aspects of practice." 
B) "I incorporate pastoral care in my practice when I involve the pastor in ministering to the members of the congregation." 
C) "I am practising pastoral care when I emphasize the spiritual dimension of nursing while providing care." 
D) "Lending support to clients during their times of joy as well as times of sorrow is part of providing pastoral care."

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of public health?

Accepted Answer

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 clients' 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

Question 9

To help congregation members better meet their nutritional needs, a parish nurse encourages them to participate in activities that focus on fellowship, as well as serving healthy meals to both attending and homebound church members.What do programs such as this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A) Entitlement programs 
B) Health ministries 
C) Partnerships 
D) Pastoral care practices

Question 10

For a CHN, which of the following describes the goal of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Gaining organizational and governmental support for the promotion of nursing objectives 
B) Improving community service needs identified by research findings 
C) Integrating evidence-informed practice guidelines in the provision of community nursing service 
D) Promoting self-determination in a client, family, group, or community

Question 11

An employee in a laboratory drops a flask, resulting in the chemical splashing into her eyes.Which of the following is the agent in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical 
B) Employee 
C) Flask 
D) Laboratory

Question 12

Which of the following represents the primary difference between parish nursing and all other fields of nursing?

Accepted Answer

A) Affiliation with a church or congregation 
B) Incorporation of spiritual aspects into nursing care 
C) Provision of holistic nursing care 
D) Residence within the community of service

Exam 3: Community Health Nursing in Canada: Settings, Functions, and Roles