Which is a central function unique to community he

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Which is a central function unique to community health nursing?

A. Being willing to contribute to health policy development B. Collaborating and cooperating with other health care team members C. Gathering appropriate comprehensive assessment data on the community D. Akk the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Although all nurses ideally arrange transportation to their employment site, keep accurate records, and collaborate with health care team members, only community health nurses are expected to engage in comprehensive community assessment, incorporate epidemiology, and contribute to health policy development. These functions are unique due to the population-focused nature of community health nursing.

Question 2 of 5

Which ethical belief would be most helpful in the current health care crisis?

A. Emphasis should be on individual and corporation freedom in the marketplace. B. Emphasis should be on individual autonomy and freedom of choice. C. Emphasis should be on social justice and collective responsibility. D. Emphasis should be on the effectiveness of technology in resolving problems.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Public health recognizes the necessity of collective action in keeping the environment safe and in egalitarian tradition and vision. An overinvestment in technology and seeking of cures within the market justice system has stifled the evolution of a health system to protect and preserve the health of the population.

Question 3 of 5

What is the community health nursing definition of health?

A. Health is a person's goal-directed purposeful process toward well-being or wholeness. B. Health is an individual's physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. C. Health is the mutual adaptation between a person and his or her environment in meeting daily existence. D. Health is families and aggregates choosing actions to ensure safety and well-being.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The text stresses that health is not just the result of an individual's choices, but choices and actions of individuals, families, groups, and communities that lead to better health.

Question 4 of 5

What change could most effectively lead to a longer life span in Americans?

A. Parenting and sexual behavior classes in all public school systems B. Legislation restricting alcohol and drug use C. Notably reducing speed limits on all state and federal highways, and changing the age limit for driving to 21 years of age D. The belief that smoking is shameful and disgusting, as well as expensive, becoming the social norm

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Smoking is responsible for almost 20% of all deaths in the United States. Changing social norms around smoking would have a significant impact on lifespan, more so than the other options listed.

Question 5 of 5

Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level?

A. To be able to share current trends in health problems with the community B. To be able to observe the community's statistics over time and compare the community with other communities C. To justify local budgets and the need for increased income from citizens D. To publicize current health issues and suggest appropriate actions to citizens

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Data are needed to compare the local community with itself over time and with other communities so that problems may be recognized and action taken to confront health issues, which is a foundational step in public health planning.

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