Chapter 08: Health Promotion and the Community

Chapter 08: Health Promotion and the Community

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A nurse is employed by a local health department. Which of the following would be one of her primary responsibilities?

ANS:  B

The role of the community health nurse is to promote the health of the population. It is not limited to any particular individual or group of individuals. It is important that the nurse view the community structure as a population and consider existing health services. Therefore, the primary responsibility of this nurse is to the community she serves by providing education about flu prevention.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)                                 REF:   p. 179

2. A parish nurse is concerned about the number of parishioners who smoke. How would the parish nurse best address this issue?

ANS:  B

Nurses interact with communities to promote health. They supply educational information to at-risk groups to develop health-oriented skills as well as encourage behavior change. As such, nurses act as advocates collaborating with other disciplines and agencies. The success of health promotion programs depends on support from prominent community members. Therefore, arranging for a health fair and inviting local experts to participate is the best way for the nurse to address the smoking issue at her parish.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)                                 REF:   p. 180 | p. 183

3. Partnering with school-based clinics and local pediatric dentists so that children can have access to preventive dental care is an example of a(n):

ANS:  C

Collaboration with community members and interdisciplinary teamwork functions crucial to effective community health are considered interdependent functions. Partnering with school-based clinics and local dentists is a collaborative effort to improve the community’s health.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 181

4. Which of the following health concerns should the nurse have as a priority when planning care for a community?

ANS:  D

As a community liaison, the nurse establishes priorities for programming and matches resources with needs determined by a community-needs assessment. The goal is to maintain the community’s vision. Nurses’ concerns should be based on the community’s concerns. Therefore, the lack of grocery stores identified by the community should take first priority.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)                                 REF:   pp. 181-182 | p. 184