Chapter 09 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Chapter 09 Essentials of Public Health 2nd Edition By Turnock

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. Which of these best describes the role and duties of a public health nurse?

1. Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate health services, education, or policy
2. Apply biological, chemical, and public health principles to control, eliminate, ameliorate, and prevent health hazards
3. Promote health and prevent disease for entire population groups
4. Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes

Ans: C

2. The number of registered nurses working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

1. 5,000
2. 50,000
3. 100,000
4. 150,000

Ans: D

3. The median salary for registered nurses working in government agencies in the US is closest to which of the following?

1. $25,000
2. $45,000
3. $65,000
4. $90,000

Ans: C

4. Which of the following essential public health services is least likely to be included in a public health nurse’s practice profile?

1. monitoring health status
2. informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues
3. enforcing laws and regulations
4. evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality

Ans: C

5. Which of these professional organizations is most closely associated with public health managers?

1. AMA
2. ANA
3. SOPHE
4. ACHE

Ans: A