Community Health Concepts Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in community health?

Conducting mammograms to detect breast cancer early.
Providing rehabilitation services to individuals with stroke.
Offering influenza vaccinations to senior citizens. (correct)
Teaching diabetes management skills to people with Type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for chronic disease?

Smoking.
Physical inactivity.
Genetics. (correct)
Unhealthy diet.

In the context of community health, which of the following is considered a 'food desert'?

An area where food is easily accessible, but only high-priced or unhealthy options are available.
An area with a high number of farmers' markets.
An area with limited access to affordable and healthy food options. (correct)
An area with a high concentration of fast-food restaurants.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a microscopic approach to community health?

Developing programs targeted at specific individuals within a community. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In addressing the rising rates of chronic conditions in the United States, which health care concern is most directly impacted?

The increasing cost of healthcare. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of community health nursing practice?

Promoting the health and well-being of populations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of upstream thinking as it relates to population health?

Establishing free community health clinics in underserved areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Health Belief Model?

Assessing an individual's perceived threat of illness and benefits of taking action (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a fundamental principle underlying ethical decision-making in healthcare?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following demonstrates the application of the Transtheoretical Model of Change to promote healthy eating?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a macroscopic approach and upstream thinking in public health?

Upstream thinking targets root causes, while macroscopic approaches address existing issues. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A public health initiative aims to reduce smoking rates among adolescents. Which of the following interventions would be considered an upstream approach?

Increasing the price of cigarettes through taxes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements BEST describes the concept of 'Health Disparities'?

Unequal distribution of resources and access to healthcare services based on factors like race, socioeconomic status, and location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting a community needs assessment?

To identify specific health issues. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which community assessment tool relies on direct observation?

Windshield Survey (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key indicator of successful educational outreach in community health?

Long-term changes in knowledge and behavior. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is part of the Intervention phase of ADPIE?

Implementing health promotion strategies. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What legislative act is associated with increasing the number of hospital beds in the United States?

Hill-Burton Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key contribution of Florence Nightingale to public health?

Improvements in sanitation and patient care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prevalence' refer to in epidemiology?

The total number of cases in a population at a specific time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 'agent' in the epidemiological triangle?

The organism or factor causing disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following closely represents an example of a 'short-term risk' associated with alcohol consumption?

Accidents while driving (D) Signup and view all the answers

Lillian Wald is recognized for founding which of the following?

Henry Street Settlement (D) Signup and view all the answers

In public health, what does 'morbidity' measure?

Rate of disease or illness prevalence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of 'attack rate' in epidemiology?

The percentage of exposed individuals who become infected (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which external factors are classified as the 'environment' in the epidemiological triangle?

Weather patterns and sanitation conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Healthy sleep patterns are essential for improving which aspect of well-being?

Cognitive function and memory retention (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'standard drink'?

A drink containing 14 grams of pure alcohol (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Community Health Nursing

Focuses on populations rather than individual patients.

Key Influences on Community Health

Individual health behaviors within a community greatly impact overall health.