Exam 3 Review NURS 251

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a rural area?

• Towns with fewer than 2,500 residents

• Urban areas with 2,500 to 49,999 residents

• Urban areas with 50,000 or more residents

• Open countryside

What is the definition of a health professional shortage area?

• An area with six or fewer persons per square mile

• An area in which residents experience a shortage of health services

• A geographic area, population group, or facility with chronic shortages of medical, dental, or mental health professionals

• An area with a county population density of less than 1,000 persons per square mile

What is the main reason for the increase in out-migration from rural communities?

• Retirees moving into rural communities

• Economic opportunities in urban places

• Lack of affordable housing in rural areas

• Improved healthcare services in urban areas

Which of the following is NOT a major health problem in rural communities?

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Cancer

• Diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease

What is the primary role of a faith community nurse?

• All of the above

• Health counselor

• Advocate

• Health educator

What is the main function of occupational and environmental health nurses?

• Assessing and treating workplace injuries

• Administering vaccinations to employees

• Providing primary care services to employees

• Promoting health and safety in the workplace

What is the goal of nurse-led health centers?

• To advocate for healthcare policy changes

• To provide comprehensive primary care services to the community

• To provide free healthcare services to underserved populations

• To train and educate future nurses

What is the recommended education level for entry-level practice in public health nursing?

• Doctorate degree in nursing

• Master's degree in nursing

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• Associate's degree in nursing

What is the primary cause of health disparities in rural communities?

• Lack of access to healthcare services

• High rates of poverty

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the impact of rural hospital closures on the community?

• Increased travel time for medical care

• Loss of jobs

• Decreased access to emergency care

• All of the above