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Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The public health nurse is responsible for presenting the municipal health statistics using graphs and tables. To compare the frequency of the leading causes of mortality in the municipality, which graph will you prepare?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct graph to compare the frequency of leading causes of mortality is a bar graph (Choice B). Bar graphs are ideal for comparing different categories of data, such as mortality causes. Each bar represents a category, making it easy to see and compare frequencies visually. Line graphs (Choice A) are more suitable for showing trends over time. Pie charts (Choice C) are used to show proportions of a whole, not ideal for comparing frequencies. Scatter diagrams (Choice D) are used to show the relationship between two continuous variables, not suitable for comparing frequencies.
Question 2 of 5
An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to:
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Correct Answer: A: Participate in community activities for the solution of a community problem Rationale: 1. Participation indicates active involvement and engagement in the community. 2. By participating, individuals contribute to finding solutions collectively. 3. Success in community organizing is measured by the level of engagement and empowerment of community members. 4. Implementing, planning, or identifying a problem alone does not guarantee success; active participation is crucial. Summary: B: Implementing activities focuses on execution, not necessarily on community involvement. C: Planning activities is important but does not directly measure success in community organizing. D: Identifying a health problem, although important, is only the initial step and does not ensure active community engagement.
Question 3 of 5
Isolation of a child with measles belongs to what level of prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Secondary prevention. Isolating a child with measles falls under secondary prevention because it aims to detect and treat the disease early to prevent its spread to others. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection, prompt treatment, and minimizing the impact of the disease. Isolation helps prevent the transmission of measles to unvaccinated individuals. A: Primary prevention aims to prevent the disease from occurring in the first place, such as vaccination against measles. C: Intermediate prevention is not a widely recognized level of prevention. D: Tertiary prevention focuses on managing the long-term effects of a disease and preventing complications, which is not applicable in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of family-nurse contact will provide you with the best opportunity to observe family dynamics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, home visit. This type of family-nurse contact allows for direct observation of family dynamics in their own environment. It provides insight into family interactions, relationships, and living conditions. Clinic consultations (A) may not capture the full scope of family dynamics. Group conferences (B) involve multiple families, limiting individual observation. Written communication (D) lacks the depth of insight gained from face-to-face interaction.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a home visit enables the nurse to observe the living conditions, family dynamics, and environmental factors that can impact the patient's health. This firsthand appraisal helps in tailoring care plans to better suit the patient's needs. Choice A is incorrect as home visits usually limit the number of patients seen due to travel time. Choice C is incorrect because sharing experiences is not the primary purpose of a home visit. Choice D is incorrect as the main focus is on assessing the patient's home environment, not on developing the family's initiative in health provision.