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1. What is the primary focus of public health nursing?
(A) Providing individualized patient care
(B) Preventing disease and promoting health at the community level
(C) Performing complex medical procedures
(D) Offering emergency care in hospitals

2. Which organization is responsible for setting health policies and guidelines at the national level in the United States?
(A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(B) World Health Organization (WHO)
(C) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(D) American Red Cross

3. What is the purpose of epidemiology in public health nursing?
(A) To study the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in populations
(B) To provide direct patient care
(C) To manage hospital finances
(D) To develop new medical treatments

4. What is the role of a public health nurse in disaster preparedness?
(A) To provide emergency medical care during disasters
(B) To develop and implement community disaster preparedness plans
(C) To conduct research on disaster management
(D) To manage hospital emergency departments

5. Which model is often used in public health nursing to guide the development of health promotion interventions?
(A) Social ecological model
(B) Biopsychosocial model
(C) Medical model
(D) Disease model

6. What is the primary goal of primary prevention in public health nursing?
(A) To diagnose and treat diseases
(B) To rehabilitate individuals with chronic conditions
(C) To prevent the occurrence of disease
(D) To manage acute illness

7. What type of health intervention focuses on early detection and treatment of diseases to reduce severity and prevent complications?
(A) Primary prevention
(B) Quaternary prevention
(C) Tertiary prevention
(D) Secondary prevention

8. What is the purpose of a community health assessment?
(A) To evaluate the effectiveness of hospital services
(B) To provide individual patient care
(C) To identify health needs and resources within a community
(D) To develop new medical technologies

9. Which public health nursing intervention focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases?
(A) Tertiary prevention
(B) Secondary prevention
(C) Primary prevention
(D) Quaternary prevention

10. What is the role of public health nurses in vaccination programs?
(A) To administer vaccines and educate the community about their benefits
(B) To develop vaccines
(C) To conduct clinical trials for new vaccines
(D) To manage vaccine manufacturing

11. What is the primary purpose of health education in public health nursing?
(A) To provide direct patient care
(B) To conduct medical research
(C) To increase community awareness and promote healthy behaviors
(D) To develop new health policies

12. Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health?
(A) Genetic predisposition to illness
(B) Access to healthcare services
(C) Age and gender
(D) Medication adherence

13. What is the function of a public health surveillance system?
(A) To provide direct medical care to patients
(B) To collect, analyze, and interpret health data to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks
(C) To conduct medical research studies
(D) To manage hospital emergency departments

14. Which public health nursing role involves working with policy makers to influence health policies and programs?
(A) Community educator
(B) Clinical nurse
(C) Health advocate
(D) Researcher

15. What is the main objective of a health promotion campaign?
(A) To increase public awareness and encourage healthy lifestyle changes
(B) To provide immediate medical treatment
(C) To conduct research on disease prevention
(D) To develop new medical technologies

16. What is the focus of maternal and child health nursing in public health?
(A) Providing care for adults with chronic diseases
(B) Promoting and improving the health of mothers, infants, and children
(C) Managing emergency medical care
(D) Conducting research on aging populations

17. What is the purpose of community-based participatory research (CBPR) in public health nursing?
(A) To develop new pharmaceuticals
(B) To conduct clinical trials for new medical devices
(C) To involve community members in the research process to address local health issues
(D) To manage hospital research departments

18. Which public health nursing intervention aims to reduce health disparities among different population groups?
(A) Health education
(B) Policy advocacy
(C) Community development
(D) All of the above

19. What is the primary goal of case management in public health nursing?
(A) To coordinate and manage care for individuals with complex health needs
(B) To provide direct clinical care
(C) To develop new treatment protocols
(D) To conduct health research

20. What is the role of a public health nurse in managing communicable diseases?
(A) To provide direct patient care in hospitals
(B) To develop new vaccines
(C) To implement and evaluate infection control measures and educate the community
(D) To manage laboratory services

21. What is the purpose of a health impact assessment (HIA)?
(A) To assess the potential health effects of a proposed policy, program, or project
(B) To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical treatments
(C) To manage public health emergencies
(D) To develop new health technologies

22. What is a common strategy for reducing obesity in communities?
(A) Reducing access to medical care
(B) Increasing access to healthy foods and promoting physical activity
(C) Increasing sugary beverage consumption
(D) Limiting physical education in schools

23. What is the primary goal of emergency preparedness in public health nursing?
(A) To provide immediate medical care during emergencies
(B) To manage hospital emergency departments
(C) To develop and implement plans to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies
(D) To conduct research on emergency medicine

24. What is the focus of environmental health in public health nursing?
(A) Addressing genetic factors related to health
(B) Providing individual patient care
(C) Promoting health by assessing and managing environmental hazards
(D) Developing new medical treatments

25. What is the purpose of screening programs in public health?
(A) To provide immediate treatment for illnesses
(B) To develop new health policies
(C) To conduct medical research
(D) To identify individuals at risk for diseases and refer them for further evaluation and intervention

26. What is the primary role of a public health nurse in managing chronic disease?
(A) To provide direct medical treatment
(B) To coordinate care and provide education to help individuals manage their conditions
(C) To conduct research on disease prevention
(D) To develop new medical technologies

27. What is the purpose of health promotion activities in public health nursing?
(A) To provide emergency medical care
(B) To educate and motivate individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors
(C) To develop new treatment methods
(D) To manage hospital services

28. Which public health nursing role involves working to improve access to healthcare services for underserved populations?
(A) Health educator
(B) Policy advocate
(C) Clinical nurse
(D) Community outreach worker

29. What is the main focus of behavioral health in public health nursing?
(A) Providing medication for mental health disorders
(B) Conducting research on mental health
(C) Managing hospital psychiatric units
(D) Addressing mental health and substance use issues through prevention and intervention strategies

30. What is the goal of public health nutrition programs?
(A) To provide emergency food assistance
(B) To promote healthy eating habits and prevent nutrition-related diseases
(C) To manage hospital food services
(D) To conduct research on nutrition

31. What is the purpose of public health policy development?
(A) To provide clinical care to patients
(B) To conduct medical research
(C) To manage hospital operations
(D) To create guidelines and regulations that improve health outcomes and address health disparities

32. What role do public health nurses play in maternal and child health programs?
(A) Providing emergency care for mothers and children
(B) Managing hospital maternity units
(C) Conducting research on maternal and child health
(D) Educating and supporting mothers, promoting healthy behaviors, and ensuring access to care

33. What is the primary focus of occupational health in public health nursing?
(A) Providing emergency medical care
(B) Conducting research on occupational diseases
(C) Promoting and protecting the health and safety of workers in the workplace
(D) Managing hospital occupational health services

34. What is the goal of preventive health services in public health nursing?
(A) To provide immediate medical care
(B) To develop new medical treatments
(C) To prevent the occurrence of disease and promote health through various interventions
(D) To manage hospital services

35. What is the role of public health nurses in controlling infectious disease outbreaks?
(A) To implement control measures, conduct surveillance, and educate the community
(B) To provide direct patient care in hospitals
(C) To develop new vaccines
(D) To manage laboratory services

36. What is the focus of the Healthy People initiative in public health?
(A) To provide individual patient care
(B) To develop new medical technologies
(C) To set national health objectives and goals to improve health and reduce health disparities
(D) To manage hospital services

37. What is the primary goal of public health nursing interventions aimed at reducing tobacco use?
(A) To educate individuals about the dangers of tobacco and support smoking cessation efforts
(B) To provide emergency medical treatment
(C) To conduct research on tobacco-related diseases
(D) To manage hospital tobacco control programs

38. What is the role of public health nurses in promoting mental health?
(A) To provide inpatient psychiatric care
(B) To manage hospital psychiatric units
(C) To develop new mental health treatments
(D) To offer counseling, education, and support for mental health issues

39. What is the focus of maternal and child health (MCH) nursing in public health?
(A) Promoting health and preventing disease among pregnant women, infants, and children
(B) Providing care for adults with chronic diseases
(C) Managing hospital pediatric units
(D) Conducting research on aging populations

40. What is the role of public health nurses in environmental health?
(A) To provide direct medical care
(B) To assess and address environmental hazards that impact community health
(C) To manage hospital environmental services
(D) To conduct research on environmental diseases

41. What is the purpose of health screening programs in public health?
(A) To provide immediate medical treatment
(B) To identify individuals at risk for specific health conditions and provide early intervention
(C) To develop new medical technologies
(D) To manage hospital emergency departments

42. What is the role of public health nurses in chronic disease management?
(A) To provide direct clinical care in hospitals
(B) To develop new treatment methods
(C) To coordinate care, provide education, and support for individuals with chronic conditions
(D) To manage hospital services

43. What is the focus of global health initiatives in public health nursing?
(A) Providing local patient care
(B) Addressing health issues that affect populations worldwide and promoting international health equity
(C) Managing national health services
(D) Conducting research on local health issues

44. What is the role of public health nurses in promoting physical activity?
(A) To provide clinical care for sports injuries
(B) To develop and implement community programs that encourage physical activity
(C) To conduct research on exercise physiology
(D) To manage hospital rehabilitation services

45. What is the purpose of a community health program evaluation?
(A) To assess the effectiveness and impact of health programs and interventions
(B) To provide direct patient care
(C) To develop new medical technologies
(D) To manage hospital services

46. What is the focus of public health nursing in managing substance abuse?
(A) Providing emergency care for overdose
(B) Developing and implementing prevention and intervention programs for substance abuse
(C) Managing hospital detoxification units
(D) Conducting research on substance use disorders

47. What is the goal of public health nursing interventions for older adults?
(A) To provide emergency care for elderly patients
(B) To manage hospital geriatric units
(C) To promote healthy aging and prevent diseases and disabilities in older adults
(D) To conduct research on aging

48. What is the role of public health nurses in improving health literacy?
(A) To provide individual patient education
(B) To conduct research on health communication
(C) To develop community-based programs that increase understanding of health information and services
(D) To manage hospital educational services

49. What is the focus of public health nursing in addressing health disparities?
(A) To identify and address social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities
(B) To provide equal medical care to all individuals
(C) To manage hospital services
(D) To develop new health technologies

50. What is the primary goal of public health nursing interventions in vaccination programs?
(A) To develop new vaccines
(B) To provide emergency medical care
(C) To manage vaccine production
(D) To increase vaccine coverage and educate communities about the importance of immunization

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