Community Health Nursing Quiz

What is the focus of community health nursing?

• Hospital settings

• Individuals, families and populations

• Public health only

• School health programs

What is the difference between a population and a community?

• Population is a health concern, community is a social concern

• Population is a demographic, community is a geographic area

• Population is a specific area, community is a general area

• Population is a targeted group, community includes all populations

What is the primary goal of the 10 Essential Public Health Services

• To provide a framework for public health to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities

• To ensure that all healthcare professionals receive adequate training

• To provide free healthcare services to all individuals

• To monitor and regulate the pharmaceutical industry

What are the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) focused on?

• Preventive care, Health education, Interventions

• Healthcare access, Environmental health, Community engagement

• Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance

• Health status indicators, Health behaviors, Healthcare utilization

What is the first step in applying the nursing process to the community?

• Planning interventions

• Assessment

• Identifying problems

• Setting goals

Answer explanation

What are the parameters of a community health assessment?

1. 1. Geography and Demographics

2. 2. SDOH

3. 3. Health status indicators

4. 4. Health Behaviors

5. 5. Healthcare Access and Utilization

6. 6. Environmental health

7. 7. Community Assets and Resources

8. 8. Community engagement and input

9. 9. Public Health Services and Policies

10. 10. Health Disparities

What are Social Determinants of Health related to?

• Environmental health

• All of the above

• Healthcare access

• Quality education

Answer explanation

Health care access

Social connectedness

Neighborhood and built environment

Education

Economic Stability

What are Leading Health Indicators (LHI's) used for?

• To communicate low-priority health issues

• To measure healthcare access

• To address health disparities

• To identify priority health issues

What are some examples of community health nursing activities?

• Immunization clinics, Medication management clinics, Health fairs

• All of the above

• Health education workshops, Support groups, Disaster preparedness education

• Home visits, Community garden initiatives, Health policy analysis

What is the primary goal of healthcare policy?

• To shape healthcare delivery

• To increase healthcare costs

• To reduce patient rights

• To limit public health initiatives

Which of the following are one of the Five Core Competencies of Case Management (select all that apply)?

• Assess impacting factors

• Coordinate services

• Knowledge of hospital services

• Navigate financing