NRS. 410 Public Health
Nursing at Local, State, and
National Levels questions
fully solved & updated 2025
What is the goal of local public health departments?
a. Monitoring communicable diseases
b. Improving the health status of communities
c. Offering services for the uninsured
d. Enforcing environmental codes and laws - answer B
Which agency delegates the authority of the local health department?
a. The federal government
b. The state
c. Local authorities
d. Regional governing boards - answer B
A nurse is working in a public health department. Which of the following
would most likely be the focus of the care that is provided?
a. Home visiting and hospice care
b. Care of communicable diseases
c. Health promotion
d. Illness prevention - answer C
, Which event has the potential to weaken existing public health programs?
a. The shift in funding to support bioterrorism response efforts
b. The outbreaks of H1N1 influenza
c. The number of citizens with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
d. The lack of PHNs - answer A
A public health nurse (PHN) discusses with a client which services are
appropriate to meet her needs. Which of the following best describes the
role that the nurse is using?
a. Case manager
b. Advocate
c. Counselor
d. Role model - answer B
A public health nurse (PHN) aims to change behaviors such as poor hand
washing skills and unsafe sex practices. Which of the following best
describes the role that the nurse is using?
a. Case manager
b. Advocate
c. Educator
d. Role model - answer C
A nurse is providing services for uninsured women. Which of the following
best describes the role that the nurse is using?
a. Role model
b. Primary caregiver
c. Outreach worker
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