All of the needed objective data on a specific health problem are available for the community health nurse. Which of the following best describes why the nurse would also interview community residents about the health problem? a. To confirm the accuracy of the previously collected data b. To emphasize to residents the importance of the […]
A nurse has assessed an aggregate, determined the priority health needs, and decided on what intervention to offer. Which of the following will best determine if the intervention will be successful? a. Accuracy of the nurse’s assessment b. Careful planning and implementation of the intervention c. Determination of the aggregate’s perspective of the need for […]
Which of the following must be created before establishing the evaluation plan for a health project? a. A clear set of both short-term and long-term goals b. Decision as to who will collect the evaluation data c. Observable and measurable objectives d. Setting up a computer program to analyze the evaluation data ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following actions must a nurse take to be successful in addition to the typical assessment, diagnosing, and planning directly related to the intervention project? a. Advocate for community empowerment throughout the process. b. Choose superb people to implement the plan. c. Confirm administrative support throughout the project. d. Continue to assess both […]
Which of the following best describes when a community health nurse would try to collect data on a health issue? a. When available data exists b. When data must be purchased from the agency that collects it c. When there is no source of previously collected data d. When the data previously collected is available […]
A newspaper published an article stating that the athletic banquet at the local high school had approximately 1000 family members in attendance. Exactly 650 persons became ill within 24 hours, complaining of severe diarrhea, vomiting, and cramping. Which of the following best describes the attack rate? a. 650 persons b. 1000 persons c. 650:1000 d. […]
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of both the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Health Promotion Model (HPM) models? a. To create an alternative to analyzing each individual person’s motivation b. To find a more efficient way to explain behavior to other professionals c. To help explain why individuals do or do […]
A community health nurse wants to obtain an overview of the community, but has limited time and resources. Which of the following methods would the nurse most likely use to obtain this information? a. Engage in a windshield survey b. Establish a health department committee of community leaders willing to fill out periodic surveys related […]
Which of the following needs to be considered when using the Health Belief Model (HBM)? a. Prior behaviors b. Perceived benefits c. Health promoting behaviors d. Personal benefits ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The HBM is a value expectancy theory that addresses factors that promote health-enhancing behavior. The HBM considers perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived […]
In a particular community, the rate of new cases of diabetes and the rate of new cases of flu during the month of January were precisely the same. Which disease would have the higher prevalence rate? a. As an acute condition, flu would have the higher prevalence rate. b. As a chronic condition, diabetes would […]
