#1
Which of the following is NOT a core function of public health?
Diagnosis
ExplanationPublic health focuses on prevention rather than diagnosis.
#2
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
To promote the health of the entire community
ExplanationCommunity health nursing aims for holistic community well-being.
#3
Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
Implementing smoking cessation programs
ExplanationPrimary prevention aims to prevent disease occurrence.
#4
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Heart rate variability
ExplanationVital signs are standard physiological measurements.
#5
Which of the following best describes the term 'epidemiology'?
The study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations
ExplanationEpidemiology examines health patterns in populations.
#6
What is the primary focus of maternal and child health nursing?
Promoting the health and well-being of mothers and children
ExplanationMaternal and child health nursing prioritizes family health.
#7
What is the primary role of a public health nurse?
To focus on prevention and health promotion in the community
ExplanationPrevention and health promotion are central to public health nursing.
#8
What does the epidemiologic triangle consist of?
Host, environment, and agent
ExplanationThe epidemiologic triangle explains disease causation.
#9
What is the purpose of a community health needs assessment?
To identify strengths and weaknesses in the healthcare system
ExplanationIt's aimed at understanding healthcare gaps within a community.
#10
Which level of prevention aims to reduce the impact of a disease or injury that has already occurred?
Tertiary prevention
ExplanationTertiary prevention focuses on minimizing disease impact.
#11
What is the main focus of health promotion?
Preventing diseases before they occur
ExplanationHealth promotion aims for proactive disease prevention.
#12
What is the primary focus of disaster preparedness in public health nursing?
Mitigating the impact of disasters on community health
ExplanationDisaster preparedness aims to reduce health impacts of emergencies.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
Blood type
ExplanationSocial determinants of health are societal factors, not biological.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a component of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?
Clinical assessment
ExplanationClinical assessment isn't a part of the planning model.
#15
What is the primary focus of environmental health nursing?
Addressing the impact of environmental factors on health
ExplanationEnvironmental health nursing focuses on health in relation to surroundings.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a goal of community-based participatory research?
To maintain power dynamics within the research process
ExplanationCommunity-based research aims to empower all stakeholders.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?
Developing healthcare infrastructure
ExplanationThe Ottawa Charter focuses on broader health promotion strategies.