Question 1

A nurse schedules an appointment with a provider who has a practice in the community to learn more about the community's beliefs regarding childhood immunizations. Which of the following is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informant interview 
B)  Participant observation 
C)  Active participation 
D)  Windshield survey

Question 2

A nurse analyzes data from minutes at a community meeting when completing a community assessment. Which of the following methods of data collection is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary data 
B)  Informant interviews 
C)  Primary data 
D)  Windshield survey

Question 3

A nurse is engaging in the evaluation phase of community health program planning. Which of the following would be part of effective completion of this phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrate the ability to improve the health of the participants. 
B)  Develop measurable objectives and goals before implementation. 
C)  Encourage full participation by community members. 
D)  Improve the health of the population through the program.

Question 4

A nurse centers practice around the principle of doing the greatest good for the greatest number. Which of the following ethical principles is being applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distributive justice 
B)  Utilitarianism 
C)  Social justice 
D)  Health disparities

Question 5

What are the critical attributes in the definition of community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Families, groups, and health organizations 
B)  Health needs, geographical boundaries, and target population 
C)  People, place, and functions 
D)  Populations and health resources

Question 6

A nurse lives in a community that demonstrates commitment. Which of the following would most likely be supported within this community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creation of a community club by the city council to facilitate community involvement 
B)  Collaboration among area restaurant owners to develop healthier menus 
C)  Collaboration with the health department to build a new recreation center 
D)  Development of a cooperative agreement with a neighboring city to share needed services

Question 7

Which data source provides information about the function of the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local restaurant 
B)  Elected officials 
C)  County health department 
D)  Civic groups

Question 8

A nurse is trying to develop community partnerships. Which of the following interventions would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involve the community residents. 
B)  Use nurses as the source of information and leadership. 
C)  Rely on the power of local officials. 
D)  Include a variety of disciplines.

Question 9

A nurse is completing a community assessment. Which of the following actions would be most likely for the nurse to complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify community needs and clarify problems. 
B)  Determine the weaknesses of a community. 
C)  Perform the core functions of public health nursing. 
D)  Assess individual needs within a community.

Question 10

A nurse is defining the community as part of the community assessment process. Which of the following best describes how the community may be defined? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Social group determined by geographic boundaries 
B)  Group of people who share common values and interests 
C)  Group of people defined by their interactions 
D)  Individual with a specific health concern 
E)  Individuals with certain interests

Question 11

A leader of a support group introduces a nurse to its members and discusses the professional relationship he has with the nurse for the past several years. Which of the functions is the leader performing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gatekeeper 
B)  Insider 
C)  Community health workers 
D)  Advocate

Exam 17: Community As Client: Assessment and Analysis