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Community Health Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to the Comprehensive School Health Framework of health promotion, what is the correct definition of primordial prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Primordial prevention focuses on preventing risk factors before they even develop. This aligns with the idea of promoting healthy behaviors and environments to avoid the emergence of risk factors. Choice A focuses on education, not prevention. Choice C involves screening, not prevention. Choice D aims at reducing complications, not preventing risk factors. Primordial prevention is about addressing root causes to promote long-term health.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse (CHN) researcher wants to know and better understand how the chronic illness of a child can affect a family's communication patterns, relationships, role expectations, and role behaviours. Which type of family nursing theory would best address the purpose of the CHN's research?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice B (Interactional theory) is correct: 1. Interactional theory focuses on how family members interact and communicate with each other. 2. It emphasizes the importance of relationships, communication patterns, and role expectations within the family. 3. This theory is best suited to understand how a child's chronic illness can impact family dynamics. 4. It helps in exploring how family members adapt and respond to changes in roles and relationships. 5. Unlike the other theories, Interactional theory directly addresses the impact of communication patterns and relationships on family dynamics. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: A: Developmental theory focuses on stages of family development, not specifically on communication patterns and relationships. C: Structure-function theory looks at the functions of family structures, not the impact of chronic illness on communication and relationships. D: Systems theory considers the family as a system with interrelated parts, but it does not specifically highlight communication patterns and relationships as central to understanding family dynamics in the context
Question 3 of 5
Which community health nursing (CHN) action has the most potential to empower the family of a mother with newly diagnosed breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C - recommending that the mother join a cancer support group. This action empowers the family by providing emotional support, education, and connections with others facing similar challenges. It fosters a sense of community and understanding, helping the family cope better with the situation. A: Applying for financial assistance does not directly empower the family in dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of the diagnosis. B: While arranging for child care can be helpful practically, it does not address the emotional and psychological needs of the family. D: Teaching the family to navigate the health care system is important, but joining a support group provides emotional support and peer connections that are crucial in empowering the family.
Question 4 of 5
What is the main influence on the effectiveness of a group's work?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The group's leadership. Effective leadership is crucial in guiding and motivating a group towards achieving its goals. Leaders provide direction, support, and organization which directly impacts the effectiveness of a group's work. General knowledge (A) is important but leadership is needed to harness and utilize this knowledge effectively. Group diversity (C) can enhance creativity but leadership is essential to manage and leverage diversity. Group health behaviors (D) are important but not as influential as leadership in determining the overall effectiveness of a group's work.
Question 5 of 5
A group leader attempts to resolve conflict among members by asking questions to uncover the meanings underlying their interactions and restating them for verification. This behaviour would fall into which classification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct classification for the group leader's behavior is "Clarifying" because they are asking questions to uncover and verify the meanings underlying interactions. This process helps to clarify misunderstandings, promote understanding, and facilitate resolution. A: Advising is incorrect because the leader is not providing direct advice or suggestions. B: Analyzing is incorrect as the leader is not dissecting or interpreting the situation but rather seeking clarification. D: Confronting is incorrect since the leader is not directly challenging or accusing members but aiming to facilitate understanding.