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History of Public Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
How did health care and its delivery change during the 1980s? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A: Funding to public health increased as funding for acute hospital care decreased during the 1980s due to a shift towards preventive care. B: No specific information is provided about this change during the 1980s. C: Laws discouraging substance use were not a major focus of health care delivery changes in the 1980s. D: While the use of nurse practitioners increased during the 1980s, this change was not a primary driver of health care delivery changes.
Question 2 of 5
Which definition of health would the nurse attribute to a client who perceives themselves as healthy despite taking medication for hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it acknowledges health as an internal state of balance and well-being, which aligns with the client's perception of being healthy despite having a medical condition. This definition recognizes that health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, not just the absence of disease. Option A is incorrect as it defines health solely as the absence of disease, which does not reflect the holistic nature of health. Option C is incorrect as it implies a binary state of either being completely well or unwell, which is not realistic for most individuals. Option B is incomplete and does not provide a clear definition of health.
Question 3 of 5
Which current health trend data will the population health nurse utilize to develop health education programming?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer A (Heart disease is the leading cause of death in most ethnic and racial groups): 1. Heart disease is a major public health concern globally. 2. Population health nurses focus on addressing prevalent health issues. 3. Understanding leading causes of death helps in prioritizing health education programs. 4. Data on heart disease prevalence guides tailored interventions for diverse populations. Summary of Incorrect Choices: B. Deaths from cancer increasing does not necessarily indicate current trend data for health education programming. C. Decreasing deaths from stroke may not be the primary focus for health education programming. D. Unintentional accidents, while important, may not be the top priority for population health nursing interventions.
Question 4 of 5
Which trend in mortality in the United States over the past century would the nurse utilize to develop public health campaigns?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse would utilize the trend of increased life expectancy and decreased death rate to develop public health campaigns because it shows improvements in overall population health. This trend indicates successful public health interventions, advancements in healthcare, and improved quality of life. Other choices are incorrect because stagnant life expectancy and death rates would not provide a positive indication for public health campaigns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse works in a community health center whose population consists of many working poor. Which characteristic would the nurse expect in this population?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Most clients receiving care in the clinic hold jobs but are uninsured. This is because the population consists of working poor who may not have access to employer-sponsored health insurance. They are likely to be uninsured despite having jobs, as they may not qualify for Medicaid benefits and may not be able to afford private insurance. Choice B is incorrect because it assumes that most clients are working and have health insurance, which is not the case for the working poor population. Choice C is incorrect as it generalizes that most clients engage in health-promotion activities due to lack of health insurance, which may not necessarily be true. Choice D is incorrect as it assumes that most clients will qualify for Medicaid benefits, which may not be the case for all working poor individuals.