Public Health Nursing Quiz

What is another name for Public Health Nursing?

• Community Health Nursing

• Environmental Health Nursing

• Occupational Health Nursing

• Clinical Health Nursing

What is the primary goal of Public Health Nursing (PHN)?

• To provide individual patient care

• To promote Quality of Life (QOL), prevent diseases, and promote health

• To manage healthcare facilities

• To conduct medical research

Public Health Nursing focuses on which of the following groups?

• Individuals

• Aggregates, communities, and populations

• Private organizations

• Government agencies

What should Public Health Nursing always strive to achieve?

• The greatest good for the largest number of people

• The most profitable health outcomes

• The best clinical practices

• The highest number of treated patients

What is a core function of Public Health Nursing?

• To prescribe medications

• To perform surgeries

• To assess the community, develop policy, and assurance

• To provide private consultations

What is the primary goal of Level 1 Prevention Activities as depicted in the diagram?

• To provide rehabilitation and palliative care

• To prevent disease or disability

• To support groups and provide nutrition counseling

• To manage chronic or mental illnesses

Which of the following is an example of Level 2 Prevention Activities?

• Immunization

• Screening for sexually transmitted diseases

• Teaching insulin administration in the home

• Nutrition education

What is emphasized in Tertiary Prevention Activities according to the diagram?

• Early detection and intervention

• Prevention of problems before they occur

• Correction and prevention of deterioration of a disease state

• Promotion of health through education

Which activity is listed under primary prevention in the examples provided?

• Nutrition counseling

• Referrals

• Family planning

• Case management

What is the primary purpose of the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) as depicted in the image?

• To provide a structural framework for financial health services

• To guide healthcare professionals in protecting and promoting public health

• To regulate the pharmaceutical industry

• To offer guidelines for private healthcare practices