Chapter 02: The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing

Chapter 02: The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A nurse is considering applying for a position as a public health nurse. Which of the following would be a reason this position would be appealing?

ANS:  A

In-patient acute care nurses (not public health nurses) focus on acute care with outcomes known fairly quickly. Unlike in-patient nursing, in which there are other health care professionals and staff with whom to interact, public health nursing is known for its autonomy and independence.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 15

2. The Elizabeth Poor Law of 1601 is similar to which current law?

ANS:  C

The Poor Law guaranteed medical care for poor, blind, and “lame” individuals, similar to Medicaid.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)                                 REF:   p. 15

3. How did the Industrial Revolution result in previous caregiving approaches, such as care by families, friends, and neighbors, becoming inadequate?

ANS:  C

Care became inadequate because of the social changes in Europe, with great advances in transportation, communication, and other technologies. The increased mobility led to migration and urbanization, which in turn led to increased need for care.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 15

4. A colonist is working in the public health sector in early colonial America. Which of the following activities would have likely been completed?

ANS:  C

The other choices are events that happened after the colonial period.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 16