Question 1

What type of nurse works with people who are homeless and provides care in streets, parks, homeless shelters, and drop in shelters?

Accepted Answer

Outreach/street nurses specialize in providing healthcare services to homeless individuals in non-clinical settings such as streets, parks, shelters, and drop-in centers. They offer basic care, assess patients for medical conditions and injuries, provide first aid, and make referrals to specialists as needed.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the Blueprint for Action for Community Health Nursing in Canada (CHNC, 2011)?

Accepted Answer

The Blueprint for Action for Community Health Nursing in Canada (CHNC, 2011) is primarily a point of reference for ongoing dialogue about community health nursing practice, outlining principles, values, and competencies for the profession. While it does mention the importance of intersectoral collaboration, it is not solely focused on this aspect and does not incorporate the voices of government officials. It is not a landmark document about primary health care in Canada, but rather specifically about community health nursing.

Question 3

The mission of the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is to:

Accepted Answer

The mission of the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is primarily to advance practice and improve the health of Canadians, which encompasses building capacity, advocacy, and service provision as part of their broader goals.

Question 4

Which of the following is foundational to health equity and central to community health nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What action is required if a community health nurse wants to become a primary health care nurse practitioner (PHCNP)

Accepted Answer

To become a primary health care nurse practitioner (PHCNP), a community health nurse needs to take additional nursing education with a focus on advanced clinical nursing practice. This will provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills required to take on the role of a PHCNP. Writing the national nurse practitioner examination may be a requirement depending on the jurisdiction, but it is not the only action required. Gathering additional skills to assist physicians is not sufficient to become a PHCNP, as this is a distinct and advanced level of nursing practice. Finally, working in the United States is not relevant to becoming a PHCNP in Canada.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of public health nurses? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Public health nurses use knowledge from public health, social science, and nursing to increase the health of the public by preventing disease. They work with individuals, families, communities, systems, and populations, and although they may provide some chronic disease management, that is not their primary focus. Therefore, option C is not correct.

Question 7

What level of prevention is evident in screening school children for vision and hearing?

Accepted Answer

Screening school children for vision and hearing is an example of secondary prevention, which involves early detection and intervention to prevent a condition from becoming worse or spreading to others. In this case, detecting vision and hearing problems early can prevent them from impacting a child's academic performance or social development.

Question 8

The purpose of _____________________ is to define the scope and depth of nursing practice in the community and establish expectations for acceptable, safe, and ethical nursing care:

Accepted Answer

Standards of practice provide guidance on what is expected of nurses in terms of safe, ethical, and quality care. The blueprint for action, domains of practice, and priorities may provide additional context, but standards of practice are the most specific in terms of defining the scope of nursing practice.

Question 9

The aim is to provide accessible, responsive, and timely care which allows people to stay in their homes with safety and dignity. This statement is representative of which type of nursing?

Accepted Answer

The statement emphasizes providing care in people's homes, which is a key aspect of home health nursing. Outpost nursing typically involves providing remote care in isolated settings, while public health nursing focuses on improving the health of entire communities. Street nursing involves providing care to homeless populations.

Question 10

What is an example of a health promotion activity that a public health nurse would provide?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which two types of community health nurses are the largest groups?

Accepted Answer

Public health nursing and home health nursing are the two largest groups of community health nurses. Public health nurses work in a variety of settings such as clinics, schools, and community centers to promote and protect the health of individuals and populations. Home health nurses provide care to patients in their homes, including those who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness or injury.

Question 12

Which of the following community health nursing roles is described as episodic and chronic care across the lifespan working in collaboration with physicians and allied health team members?

Accepted Answer

The role of a primary care nurse includes providing episodic and chronic care across the lifespan, working collaboratively with physicians and other allied health team members. Forensic nurses specialize in care for victims and perpetrators of crimes, home health nurses provide care in patients' homes, and parish nurses focus on providing holistic care within faith-based communities.

Question 13

What activity is an example of a community health nurse working at the individual level?

Accepted Answer

Providing immunization in a travel clinic is an example of a community health nurse working at the individual level as it involves direct healthcare services to an individual.

Question 14

A community health nurse has successfully lobbied the government to invest in a rehabilitation facility for people with traumatic brain injuries. What type of health promotion strategy does this represent?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a rehabilitation facility for people with traumatic brain injuries is an example of tertiary prevention. Tertiary prevention refers to interventions that aim to reduce the impact of an already existing condition or disease. In this case, the rehabilitation facility would aim to help individuals with traumatic brain injuries to regain as much function and independence as possible.

Question 15

What type of community health nurse focuses on health promotion, maintenance and restoration, and injury and disease prevention in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Occupational health nurses specialize in promoting health and preventing injury and illness in the workplace. They often work with employers to develop health promotion programs and ensure that the working environment is safe and healthy for employees. Nurse entrepreneurs focus on developing and managing their own businesses in the nursing field. Forensic nurses work with patients who have experienced violence or trauma, and primary health care nurse practitioners focus on providing primary care in a variety of settings.

Question 16

Before World War II, what percentage of nurses were working in the community?

Accepted Answer

Before World War II, approximately 60% of nurses worked in the community, primarily in public health roles. During the war, however, many nurses were needed in military settings and hospitals, leading to a shift in the distribution of nurses across different healthcare settings.

Question 17

Clinical practice, research, administration, and education are known as:

Accepted Answer

Clinical practice, research, administration, and education are the four domains of practice for community health nursing according to the Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice published by the American Nurses Association. These domains provide a framework for the roles and responsibilities of community health nurses.

Question 18

Which of the following statements best represents the work of outreach/street nurses?

Accepted Answer

Outreach/street nurses use harm reduction strategies specific to vulnerable population groups, such as those who use drugs or who are homeless. They may work within the community, including remote and rural areas, but their focus is on providing health care to those who may not have easy access to traditional health care settings. While they may work with the health care team, their primary role is providing outreach services and connecting clients with needed health care resources.

Question 19

What is the primary focus of a forensic nurse's work?

Accepted Answer

Forensic nurses primarily work with clients who have survived crimes, such as sexual assault or domestic violence. They provide medical care, collect and preserve evidence, and testify in court as expert witnesses.

Question 20

Which of the following documents outlines six areas of action, one of them being supporting nursing leadership development?

Accepted Answer

The Blueprint for Action for Community Health Nursing in Canada outlines six areas of action, one of them being supporting nursing leadership development. The other options listed do not specifically mention this area of action.

Quiz 3: Nursing Roles, Functions, and Practice Settings