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Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Gilligan and Noddings both believe in the morality of responsibility in relationships. They emphasize connection. Which following term describes this belief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A feminist ethic of care. Gilligan and Noddings both advocate for an ethic of care that prioritizes relationships and interconnectedness. This approach focuses on empathy, compassion, and understanding in moral decision-making. It differs from distributive justice (A), which is about fairness in distribution, a principled approach (C) that relies on rules and principles, and virtue ethics (D), which emphasizes developing moral character. The feminist ethic of care aligns with their emphasis on relational ethics and the importance of caring for others in ethical considerations.
Question 2 of 5
A family from Mexico presents to the community health centre. None of the family members speak English, and no one at the health centre speaks Spanish. What will be the most appropriate action on the part of the community health nurse (CHN)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Finding an interpreter to translate. This is the most appropriate action because it ensures effective communication, maintains confidentiality, and promotes culturally sensitive care. Step 1: Attempting communication using an English-Spanish phrase book (Choice A) may lead to misunderstandings and can compromise the quality of care. Step 2: Calling the local hospital and arranging a referral (Choice B) is not necessary at this stage and may cause unnecessary delays. Step 3: Emphatically stating "No hablo Español" (Choice C) does not solve the communication barrier and may come across as insensitive. Step 4: Finding an interpreter (Choice D) ensures accurate communication, allowing the family to fully participate in decision-making and understand their health care needs.
Question 3 of 5
When asking clients about their sexuality, which of the following would be the best screening question to ask first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best screening question to ask first when inquiring about a client's sexuality is "Do you have sex with men, women or both?" because it allows for an open-ended response and provides the client with the opportunity to self-identify their sexual orientation without assumptions or constraints. This question is inclusive of diverse sexual orientations and preferences, ensuring that the client's unique experiences are acknowledged and respected. Options A and D are limiting as they assume a binary view of relationships and may not accurately capture the client's sexual orientation. Option B is too specific and may not consider other aspects of the client's sexuality beyond recent sexual activity.
Question 4 of 5
What is a community health nurse (CHN) implementing when advising a client with osteoporosis to have three servings of milk or dairy products daily?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Primary prevention. By advising the client to have three servings of milk or dairy products daily, the CHN is aiming to prevent osteoporosis from occurring in the first place. Primary prevention focuses on promoting health and preventing diseases before they occur. This recommendation helps in building and maintaining strong bones, reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis. - Choice B: Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment of a disease to prevent complications. This recommendation is more focused on preventing further bone loss or fractures once osteoporosis is already present. - Choice C: Tertiary prevention aims to minimize the impact of a disease that is already established. The recommendation given is more aligned with preventing the disease rather than minimizing its impact. - Choice D: Treatment, but not prevention, is incorrect as the recommendation is aimed at preventing osteoporosis rather than treating it after it has developed.
Question 5 of 5
The community health nurse (CHN) knows that a regular-sized blood pressure (BP) cuff will provide readings that are falsely high if used to measure BP in an obese person and will provide readings that are falsely low if used to measure BP in a small or very thin person. Which of the following does a regular-sized BP cuff lack when used to measure BP in all individuals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Validity. Validity refers to the accuracy of a measurement tool in assessing what it is intended to measure. A regular-sized BP cuff lacks validity when used across all individuals because it does not accurately measure blood pressure in obese individuals (falsely high readings) or small/thin individuals (falsely low readings). A: Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement tool in producing the same results over time. A regular-sized BP cuff can still be reliable in producing consistent readings, just not valid across all individuals. B: Sensitivity refers to the ability of a test to correctly identify those with the condition. In this case, a regular-sized BP cuff can still be sensitive to detecting high or low blood pressure, but it lacks validity across all individuals. C: Specificity refers to the ability of a test to correctly identify those without the condition. Similar to sensitivity, a regular-sized BP cuff can still be specific in ruling out high or low blood pressure