Which of the following is the most important component of the Planning Approach to Community Health (PATCH) model? a. Ensuring that careful records of the decisions made were kept b. Community participation throughout the process c. Intensive planning by all professionals involved d. Selection of professional outcome measures ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B An essential […]
A nurse is using the Framework for Developing Health Communications to create a health program in the community. Which of the following is the first step the nurse would take? a. Determine factors related to the health problems, such as low socioeconomic status or educational level b. Assess health resources available (e.g., money, staff, materials) […]
Which of the following best describes the first efforts at improving community health? a. Environmental planning of water and sewer systems b. Mass community immunizations c. Passing laws requiring quarantine of infected persons d. Segregation of ships from harbors until the harbormaster checked the sailors ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The first communitywide efforts toward […]
One famous study followed a cohort of nurses over their lives, collecting data and health histories as they aged. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study? a. Cross-sectional study b. Prospective study c. Retrospective study d. True experiment ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Prospective studies monitor a group of […]
A researcher, interested in the onset of early menses, compared the life experiences and history of 1000 14-year-old girls, half of whom had monthly periods and half of whom did not, to determine what variables might be observed. Which of the following would be the most appropriate categorization of this study? a. Cross-sectional study b. […]
Which of the following is the most important phase of the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership (MAPP) model? a. Conduct assessments identifying strengths and current health status b. Evaluate current local health care systems and forces for change c. Guide the community toward long-range visioning d. Mobilize the community to become involved […]
Which of the following best describes the operational definition of “health literacy” in the United States? a. Being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level b. Being able to accurately complete a health self-assessment questionnaire c. Knowing how to access and use information to make health decisions d. Knowing one’s right to obtain […]
A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action? a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a […]
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Assessment Protocol for Excellence in Public Health (APEX-PH)? a. To improve the functioning of public agencies by peer evaluation b. To provide intensive planning for all professionals involved in public health c. An evaluation process involving both community and public organizations d. A self-evaluation by […]
A nurse starts to collect evaluative data for a major health project one month after it starts. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this data collection? a. Filling out the forms helps the aggregate feel involved in the process. b. Formative evaluation allows the nurse to make changes if needed. c. Funding […]
