Question 1

A community health nurse is utilizing telehealth. Which factor best describes the rationale for its use?
A) Enables clients to get nursing care in their homes.
B) Substitutes for health department delivered care.
C) Improves access to care in rural areas.
D) Replaces face-to-face care for those who cannot afford it.

Accepted Answer

Telehealth is particularly beneficial in improving access to healthcare services for individuals living in rural or remote areas where healthcare facilities and providers may be scarce.

Question 2

A community health nurse reviews Healthy People 2020 when considering the health needs that will be addressed in the community. Which goal would the nurse find in this document?
A) Promote healthy behaviors for children.
B) Cure cancer.
C) Eliminate health disparities.
D) Provide primary care to all citizens.

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 includes goals to eliminate health disparities among different segments of the population, aiming to achieve health equity and improve the health of all groups.

Question 3

What initiative began because of a resolution adopted by the WHO in 1977?
A) Declaration of Alma Ata
B) Medicare
C) Healthy People
D) Public Health Care (PHC) movement

Accepted Answer

The Public Health Care (PHC) movement began as a result of a resolution adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1977, aiming to address the urgent health needs of the world's population, especially in low-income countries, through a comprehensive approach to health care.

Question 4

An 80-year-old client comes to the community health center with a large bag of medications. The client tells the nurse these medications are unaffordable on just Social Security. Which statement is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Let's go through these medications and see which ones we can delete."
B) "You can get these medicines at this clinic for free."
C) "I will consult with our social worker to see if Medicare will pay for these medications."
D) "These medications are important. Do your best to pay for them."

Accepted Answer

The best response is to consult with a social worker to explore if Medicare or other programs can assist in paying for the medications. This approach addresses the client's concern about affordability while ensuring they continue to receive necessary medications.

Question 5

A nurse is working with a community to decrease the occurrence of influenza. Which of the following U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) or simply HHS) goals is being applied?
A) Strengthen Health Care.
B) Advance the Health, Safety, and Well-being of the American People.
C) Increase Efficiency, Transparency, Accountability, and Effectiveness of HHS Programs.
D) Advance Scientific Knowledge and Innovation.

Accepted Answer

The goal of advancing the health, safety, and well-being of the American People aligns with efforts to decrease the occurrence of influenza, as it directly impacts public health and safety.

Question 6

A nursing student is researching advanced practice nursing options. Which of the following discoveries would most likely be made by the nursing student?
A) Nurse practitioners may work independently depending on the state practice act.
B) Certified nurse midwives have limited prescriptive authority.
C) Clinical nurse specialists typically provide primary care services.
D) The Doctorate in Nursing Practice emphasizes the importance of research.

Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners can work independently in some states, depending on the state practice act, which governs their scope of practice and level of autonomy.

Question 7

A nurse who was working in public health care (PHC) has gotten a new job in primary care. Which of the following differences would be seen by the nurse in this new care setting?
A) Focus on individuals.
B) Services provided by specialists.
C) Autonomy in the practice setting.
D) Community focused care is provided.

Accepted Answer

In primary care, the focus is on individual patients, whereas public health care often emphasizes community-focused care.

Question 8

What has caused the number of uninsured Americans to dramatically increase?
A) Medicare took over payment of health care costs.
B) With a declining population, the costs for health care rose.
C) Nursing salaries greatly increased, causing health care costs to rise.
D) Health insurance coverage was dropped from employment-based health plans.

Accepted Answer

The dramatic increase in the number of uninsured Americans can be attributed to changes in employment-based health plans, where employers either stop offering health insurance or the coverage provided becomes too expensive for employees to afford.

Question 9

What statement is true about public health care (PHC) in the United States?
A) It has dramatically improved since the passage of the Declaration of Alma Ata.
B) It focuses on the use of government-funded insurance programs.
C) It lacks community participation and a multidisciplinary health care delivery team.
D) IT utilizes Preferred Provider Organizations to meet needs of the citizens.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A public health agency is considering implementing an electronic health record. Which action best describes one of the benefits the agency will experience?
A) Facilitation of interprofessional care
B) Improved client compliance with medical regimens
C) Cost savings to the agency
D) Compliance with the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards

Accepted Answer

Implementing an electronic health record facilitates interprofessional care by allowing different healthcare providers to access and share patient information efficiently, improving coordination and collaboration in patient care.

Question 11

Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe illnesses. Which aspect of the health care system in the United States is illustrated in this situation?
A) Access to care
B) Cost
C) Quality
D) Advances in technology

Accepted Answer

This situation illustrates issues with "Access to care," as it highlights the difficulty in reaching health care services, which is a significant barrier for residents of rural communities.

Question 12

A nurse works to promote the passage of a public health law to protect the health of the community. Which activity would the nurse most likely be promoting?
A) Requiring all persons to have health insurance coverage
B) Administering flu shots in the late fall and early winter
C) Mandating immunizations for all children entering kindergarten
D) Monitoring and licensing nuclear power plants

Accepted Answer

Mandating immunizations for all children entering kindergarten is a public health law aimed at preventing the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases within the community, which is a direct way to protect public health.

Question 13

A client is receiving public health care (PHC) services. Which of the following expectations would the client have?
A) The care would be provided by a physician.
B) Private insurance would be necessary to receive care.
C) The emphasis of care provided would be on prevention.
D) A referral would be made to a specialist after receiving services.

Accepted Answer

Public health care services often emphasize prevention, focusing on preventing diseases and promoting health and well-being among the population, rather than just treating illnesses.

Question 14

A nursing program has initiated a recruitment campaign focusing on increasing the minority students in its program. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this program?
A) The number of minority versus non-minority nurses should be equal.
B) Minority health care professionals who share the same culture with the clients may provide more effective care.
C) The profession should be more diverse.
D) Minority nurses can mentor other nurses when providing care for diverse populations.

Accepted Answer

Minority health care professionals who share the same culture with their clients can often provide more culturally sensitive and effective care, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Question 15

In the United States, what are most health care dollars spent on?
A) Prescription drugs
B) Hospital care
C) Physician services
D) Public health services (PHSs)

Accepted Answer

Hospital care is the largest category of healthcare spending in the United States, accounting for a significant portion of total healthcare expenditures.

Question 16

A nurse interacts with a 25-year-old woman at a community health center who is obtaining a gynecological examination and birth control pills. Which of the following types of care is the client receiving?
A) Tertiary health care
B) Public health care
C) Public health care (PHC)
D) Specialized care

Accepted Answer

Public health care (PHC) is a comprehensive approach to health care that focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease, as well as the promotion of health and well-being. It is typically provided by government agencies or non-profit organizations, and is often available to people of all ages and income levels.

Question 17

Which federal agency included in the public health system is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens?
A) Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
B) U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
C) U. S. Public Health Service (USPHS; or simply PHS)
D) Health Resources and Services Administration

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the principal federal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. It oversees numerous agencies and offices, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), making it most involved with the health and welfare of U.S. citizens.

Question 18

According to the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, as many as 98,000 deaths each year could be attributed to what cause?
A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Obesity
C) Medical error
D) Drug overdose

Accepted Answer

The 1999 Institute of Medicine report highlighted that as many as 98,000 deaths each year in the United States could be attributed to medical errors, emphasizing the need for significant improvements in patient safety and healthcare quality.

Question 19

A nurse is exploring a job opportunity at a community health center. Which expectation would the nurse have about the center?
A) Would be situated in a large metropolitan area.
B) Provides care only to the economically disadvantaged.
C) Offers comprehensive primary care services and supportive services.
D) Is used for preventive services such as flu shots.

Accepted Answer

Community health centers offer comprehensive primary care services along with supportive services such as education, translation, and transportation assistance to address barriers to accessing care.

Question 20

What is one of the goals of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A) Providing public health nurse (PHC) services to everyone
B) Preventing outbreaks of disease
C) Preventing the transmission of communicable disease among nations of the world
D) Providing humanitarian support in times of disaster

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Public Health, Primary Care, and Primary Health

A community health nurse is utilizing telehealth. Which factor best describes the rationale for its use?

A community health nurse reviews Healthy People 2020 when considering the health needs that will be addressed in the community. Which goal would the nurse find in this document?

What initiative began because of a resolution adopted by the WHO in 1977?

An 80-year-old client comes to the community health center with a large bag of medications. The client tells the nurse these medications are unaffordable on just Social Security. Which statement is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is working with a community to decrease the occurrence of influenza. Which of the following U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) or simply HHS) goals is being applied?

A nursing student is researching advanced practice nursing options. Which of the following discoveries would most likely be made by the nursing student?

A nurse who was working in public health care (PHC) has gotten a new job in primary care. Which of the following differences would be seen by the nurse in this new care setting?

What has caused the number of uninsured Americans to dramatically increase?

What statement is true about public health care (PHC) in the United States?

A public health agency is considering implementing an electronic health record. Which action best describes one of the benefits the agency will experience?

Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe illnesses. Which aspect of the health care system in the United States is illustrated in this situation?

A nurse works to promote the passage of a public health law to protect the health of the community. Which activity would the nurse most likely be promoting?

A client is receiving public health care (PHC) services. Which of the following expectations would the client have?

A nursing program has initiated a recruitment campaign focusing on increasing the minority students in its program. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this program?

In the United States, what are most health care dollars spent on?

A nurse interacts with a 25-year-old woman at a community health center who is obtaining a gynecological examination and birth control pills. Which of the following types of care is the client receiving?

Which federal agency included in the public health system is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens?

According to the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, as many as 98,000 deaths each year could be attributed to what cause?

A nurse is exploring a job opportunity at a community health center. Which expectation would the nurse have about the center?

What is one of the goals of the World Health Organization (WHO) ?