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Public Health NursingWhich is a defining characteristic of public health nursing that distinguishes it from
community-based nursing? - correct answer Focus on populations
Community-based nursing focuses on individuals or families
Because of the number of accidents involving cyclists and motor vehicles, a public
health nurse initiates a safety education program in her town. Which term can MOST
appropriately be used to describe cyclists in this scenario? - correct answer Target
population
Refers to groups of public health clients within a community that are the focus of PHN
interventions.
Which descriptive phrases apply to public health nursing practice? - correct answer
Focuses on threats to health as well as disease, Develops plans of care for groups of
people, Examines the community as a whole & Employs collaborative and
interdisciplinary strategies
What is descriptive epidemiology? - correct answer Descriptive epidemiology is the
study of the "who, when, and where" of disease occurrence
Which is an example of a community health care service focused on tertiary prevention?
- correct answer Initiating an occupational therapy referral for a patient recovering from
a stroke
Tertiary prevention involves interventions for those already experiencing symptoms of
disease or disability.
Which scenario is an example of primary prevention? - correct answer Collaborating in
the development of a citizen emergency preparedness plan
Primary prevention is focused on the prevention of disease or disability.
When a public health nurse screens for hearing loss, which level of prevention is being
addressed? - correct answer Secondary
Screening is aimed at early detection & txt of disease.
Which examples are public health nursing interventions? - correct answer Developing a
water safety guide for distribution at local water recreational areas, Organizing a
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