Exam 1: Public Health Foundations and Population Health

The public health nurse (PHN) analyzes data related to the number and type of United States Environmental Protection Agency air quality standards that a community failed to meet. This data is an example of using which community health profile indicator?

Which intervention is the nurse most likely to implement when addressing one of the primary goals of public health?

The nurse is investigating environmental health problems caused by contaminated ground water. Which type of nursing practice is being implemented?

The public health nurse (PHN) compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city. Which of the core functions of public health is the nurse addressing?

A public health department is using the mission of public health as described by the Institute of Medicine when planning its health programming. Which of the following activities will most likely be implemented?

Which statement describes the consequence of the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act?

A nurse is working in the community with an aggregate/population. Who is the nurse most likely to interact with?

To better address emerging public health issues, a public health nurse (PHN) plans to complete continuing education in this area. Which content areas should be included in the course that is chosen?

A local senator has proposed changes to the health care delivery system in the United States. Based on current trends, what is most likely to occur?

What is the purpose of public health core functions?

A public health nurse (PHN) develops and implements local public health policies through partnerships with agencies, organizations, and consumers within the community. Which of the following core public health functions is the nurse addressing?

A nurse is implementing quality performance standards in a public health department. Which statement best describes the importance of this action?

Population-focused practice concentrates on defining the problems or needs of and implementing solutions for whom?

A public health nurse (PHN) has been prepared at the graduate level. Which activity should the practitioner be able to complete?

Why is public health nursing considered a nursing specialty?

A nurse is working in a community health nursing practice setting. Which intervention is the nurse most likely to implement?

The public health nurse (PHN) must participate in the essential services of public health. What is one of the essential services of public health nursing?

What is the primary focus to be addressed concerning the improvement of the health of the American people in the twenty-first century?

The necessary basic preparation for public health nursing is what level of nursing education?

A public health department makes sure that the essential community-oriented health services are available in the community. Which of the following core public health functions is being implemented?