A community health nurse is trying to determine the success of a planned intervention. Which would the community health nurse most likely examine?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: By comparing baseline data, the nurse can construct benchmarks to gauge the achievement of program objectives. Such epidemiological data are also important for documentation of a program's long-term effectiveness. The planned intervention would most likely cause some type of a change in funding, change in service use, and allow the residents to provide feedback; however, these things would not provide the best information about success of the program.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The primary reason for the focus on health care is the constantly increasing costs, which cannot be sustained. The costs of caring for the sick accounted for the majority of escalating health care dollars, which increased from 5.7% of the gross domestic product in 1965 to 17.8% in 2015. Politicians and the media both influence Americans' perceptions about health care; however, they are not the primary reason why Americans are concerned. The new health care system will change the health care access and availability, but will not necessarily be offering any free services to Americans.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Public health recognizes the necessity of collective action in keeping the environment safe and in egalitarian tradition and vision. An overinvestment in technology and seeking of cures within the market justice system has stifled the evolution of a health system to protect and preserve the health of the population.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The text stresses that health is not just the result of an individual's choices, but choices and actions of individuals, families, groups, and communities that lead to better health.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Smoking is responsible for almost 20% of all deaths in the United States. Changing social norms around smoking would have a significant impact on lifespan, more so than the other options listed.