Question 1

Why are high-risk and vulnerable subpopulations identified by public health nurses before deciding on appropriate interventions?

Accepted Answer

Populations are not homogeneous, and resources are limited.

Question 2

A nurse works hard to develop alliances among various community organizations toward improving health in the community.What are actions such as this called?

Accepted Answer

Building coalitions refers to the process of forming alliances and partnerships among various organizations and individuals to achieve a common goal, such as improving health in a community.

Question 3

What historically have been public health nurses' two most important priorities? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 4

Which factor is most responsible for differences in an individual's health?

Accepted Answer

An individual's education and income are significant determinants of health because they influence access to resources, health literacy, and overall lifestyle choices, which directly impact health outcomes.

Question 5

After completing a master's degree,a nurse took a course in marketing.Should the agency reimburse the nurse's tuition costs?

Accepted Answer

The nurse could apply marketing knowledge to benefit the agency, such as in social marketing efforts, making the course relevant to the agency's interests.

Question 6

Which task is most crucial for the community health nurse to do well?

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Question 7

Based on Healthy People 2010,what are the two primary goals of Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The two primary goals of Healthy People 2020 are to eliminate health disparities and to increase the quality and years of healthy life.

Question 8

What are the leading health indicators found in Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 9

A new public health nurse carefully assessed all the local mortality and morbidity data in preparation for making appropriate planning suggestions at a meeting next week.What other action is crucial before the nurse can feel prepared?

Accepted Answer

Meeting members of the community to understand their culture and values is crucial for the nurse to ensure that planning suggestions are culturally appropriate and aligned with the community's needs and priorities.

Quiz 1: Health: a Community View