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 […]
Which of the following best describes how the U.S. Census Bureau surveys are helpful to a community health nurse? a. They provide the distribution of age, sex, race, and ethnicity in the community. b. They document the mortality and morbidity of the community. c. They ensure that all community residents are involved. d. They temporarily […]
Which of the following led to the creation of the Health Belief Model (HBM)? a. Attempting to create an educational program that people would choose to attend b. Attempting to explain why people acted as if they were immortal and immune from danger c. Attempting to understand why people chose unhealthy and high-risk behaviors d. […]
A nurse found that several professionals resented time spent interacting with and teaching clients. Which of the following describes the most likely underlying motivation for resisting client involvement? a. Believing that people could change their lives if they really wanted to do so. b. Empowering others shifts power from the experts to the community. c. […]
Which of the following factors is found in the Health Belief Model (HBM) but not in Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM)? a. Individual perception b. Likelihood of action c. Personal threat as motivator d. Self-efficacy ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Pender’s HPM is a competence or approach-oriented model and, unlike the HBM, does not rely […]
Which of the following groups should be used to determine the community’s pregnancy rate? a. All persons between 15 and 45 years old in the community b. The total population of the community c. The total population of women in the community d. Women between 15 and 45 years old in the community ESSAYBID […]
A nurse assessed carefully and created a comprehensive intervention plan including primary, secondary, and tertiary care for individuals and families. Which of the following factors may the nurse have overlooked? a. Are other staff members interested in such a project? b. Are there adequate resources for such a project? c. Is there support from the […]
Which of the following best describes how people typically respond when asked of what community are they a member? a. Geographic community (neighborhood or city) b. House of worship participants or members c. Occupational or professional group d. Those who are devoted to a particular craft or hobby ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Although individuals […]