NUR 436 Community Ch 1 Questions
and Answers
What is the primary focus to be addressed concerning the improvement of the health of
the American people in the twenty-first century? - Answer-bioterrorism and global health
threats
A community is concerned about the threat of bioterrorism. Which of the following best
describes the basis for this concern? - Answer-the threat may divert funds from other
public safety health care programs
Which statement describes the consequence of the successful implementation of the
Affordable Care Act? - Answer-Most of the population will be covered by health
insurance
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? - Answer-informing,
educating, and empowering people about health issues
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? - Answer-Tracking avian flu outbreaks and
doing surveillance in the US
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? - Answer-assurance
What is the purpose of public health core functions? - Answer-clarifying the role of the
government in fulfilling the mission of public health
Which of the following statements about public health is accurate? - Answer-Historically,
gains in the health of populations have been related largely to changes in safety,
sanitation, and food safety
A public health nurse (PHN) collects data and monitors the health status of the
population. Which of the following core public health functions is the nurse addressing?
- Answer-assessment
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? -
Answer-assessment
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