Question 1

A nurse gathers information about the condition of homes, size of lots, neighborhood hangouts, road conditions, and modes of transportation. Which method of data collection is being used?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is conducting a windshield survey, which involves observing a community by driving around and taking notes on various aspects of its environment and resources, without directly interacting with the community members.

Question 2

A nurse is engaging in the evaluation phase of community health program planning. Which of the following would be part of effective completion of this phase?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is engaging in the evaluation...

Question 3

A nurse is defining the community as part of the community assessment process. Which of the following best describes how the community may be defined? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A community can be defined in various ways beyond just geographic boundaries. It includes groups of people who share common values and interests (B), as well as those defined by their interactions with each other (C), reflecting the dynamic and diverse nature of communities.

Question 4

A nurse is trying to increase participation in a free colorectal screening program for middle-aged adults who lack health insurance. Which of the following implementation mechanism would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is trying to increase participation...

Question 5

A nurse plans on implementing a community-wide influenza immunization program. Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when implementing this program?

Accepted Answer

The community's readiness to participate is crucial for the success of the program, as it affects participation rates and overall effectiveness.

Question 6

A nurse analyzes data from minutes at a community meeting when completing a community assessment. Which of the following methods of data collection is being used?

Accepted Answer

Secondary data refers to information that has been collected by someone else and is being used by the nurse for analysis. In this case, the minutes from a community meeting represent data that was collected by others, making it secondary data.

Question 7

A nurse is assessing the safety in the community using primary data. Which of the following data would be useful for the nurse to collect? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

B, C, and D are examples of primary data collection methods that involve direct gathering of information from sources or observations within the community, which can provide insights into its safety.

Question 8

A nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis at the community level using the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) system as a guide. Which of the following diagnoses would most likely be developed?

Accepted Answer

This diagnosis addresses a community-level issue by focusing on a population group (school-age children) and a common risk factor (lack of physical activity opportunities), aligning with community health nursing goals.

Question 9

A nurse reads the local community newspaper to gather data about the community. Which method of data collection is being used?

Accepted Answer

Reading a local community newspaper to gather data is an example of participant observation, where the nurse is indirectly observing or participating in the community's activities and culture through the lens of the newspaper. This method allows for the collection of data on community events, issues, and the general atmosphere without direct interaction.

Question 10

What is the purpose of writing a community nursing diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A community nursing diagnosis aims to identify health problems within a community and lead to the development of outcomes and strategies to address and improve these issues.

Question 11

A nurse is using health status indicators to complete a community assessment. Which of the following best explains what the nurse is doing?

Accepted Answer

Health status indicators often include morbidity (illness) and mortality (death) rates, which provide valuable insights into the health conditions and challenges faced by a community. By examining these rates, the nurse is assessing the overall health status of the community.

Quiz 17: Community As Client: Assessment and Analysis