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Community Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best describes the goal of participatory action research?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The goal of participatory action research is social change. The strategies reached collectively by the involved stakeholders lead to changes within the group and the community. Participatory action research does not produce analytical epidemiological findings, descriptive research studies, or experimental studies.
Question 2 of 5
Which best describes the operational definition of 'health literacy' in the United States?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Literacy as a whole is typically defined as being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level. Health literacy, however, is defined as being able to access, understand, and use information to make health decisions. Only the latter type of literacy empowers clients to best act on their own behalf.
Question 3 of 5
During a health education program, a nurse continues to ask questions and encourages attendees to contribute examples from their own lives relevant to the discussion. Which best describes the rationale for the nurse's action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One of the key concepts of community organizing practice is the principle of participation, which essentially means that active participation-or learning by doing-results in a greater likelihood of change in behavior and attitude.
Question 4 of 5
Which can be found in both the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Pender's Health Promotion Model? (Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A review of the tables will show that only the HBM includes both perceived severity and perceived susceptibility. All other factors are found in both models.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a coworker about effective strategies to use when providing health education. Which suggestions would most likely be included? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must determine what the client wants to know, not what the nurse believes the client needs to know. The nurse should not go into excess detail but focus on a few concepts or key points, that is, stick with the essentials; use clear and concise language while avoiding technical terms; encourage participants by use of questions related to their life experiences; use demonstrations and real-life examples to illustrate major points and summarize the key points to help the audience retain the material.