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History of Public Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which client would have been most likely to receive care from the Frontier Nursing Service?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: A woman in labor. The Frontier Nursing Service was established to provide maternal and infant care in rural areas. Women in labor required assistance with childbirth, which was a primary focus of the service. The other choices are incorrect because: A: An injured soldier would typically receive care from military medical facilities or hospitals specializing in trauma care. B: A homebound, elderly male might receive care from a visiting nurse service or home health agency, but it is not the primary focus of the Frontier Nursing Service. D: A child with a broken femur would likely be treated at a hospital or orthopedic clinic specializing in pediatric care, rather than by the Frontier Nursing Service.
Question 2 of 5
A public health nurse is involved in health care reform. Which of the following best explains why the nurse is involved in these efforts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, to help improve health care access. The public health nurse is involved in health care reform to advocate for policies and initiatives that aim to increase access to healthcare services for the population. By improving health care access, the nurse can help ensure that individuals receive timely and appropriate care, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. A: Incorrect. Promoting the nursing profession is not the primary goal of a public health nurse involved in health care reform. B: Incorrect. While funding is important, the main focus of the nurse's involvement is on improving access to healthcare services, not specifically on increasing funding for public health nursing. C: Incorrect. While addressing the concerns of nurses is important, the primary reason for the nurse's involvement in health care reform is to improve health care access for the population.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working with Mary Breckinridge would have likely assisted with: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because Mary Breckinridge is known for developing health programs aimed at improving healthcare in rural areas, particularly in Appalachia. She established the Frontier Nursing Service, which provided healthcare to underserved populations in remote areas. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because Mary Breckinridge was not associated with establishing the Henry Street Settlement, providing nursing care in the Rockies, or focusing solely on positive pregnancy outcomes in Appalachia.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which source of data would a community health nurse utilize during a community assessment to determine the births, deaths, marriages, health, and diseases in a certain county?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Vital statistics. Vital statistics provide data on births, deaths, marriages, health, and diseases in a community. This is essential for a community health nurse to assess the health status of a population. Morbidity reports (A) focus only on diseases and illnesses. Service utilization (B) data mainly tracks the usage of healthcare services. Population surveys (C) provide demographic information but may not capture specific health data like vital statistics. Vital statistics offer comprehensive and reliable information crucial for community health assessments.