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Question 1 of 5

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 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 professional

B. To immediately establish a friendly relationship and a level of trust

C. To make sure everyone knew who was sponsoring this free event

D. To most efficiently send the person to the area consistent with his or her apparent health need

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To immediately establish a friendly relationship and a level of trust

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is a key goal of public health nursing?

A. Providing direct care to individuals

B. Advocating for policy changes to improve health

C. Focusing on the treatment of acute illnesses

D. Conducting research to develop new medical treatments

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Advocating for policy changes to improve health

Question 3 of 5

It is the process wherein problems, issues, and concerns of the community are identified through the use of an assessment tool.

A. Community needs assessment

B. Community monitoring

C. Community documentation

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Community needs assessment

Question 4 of 5

Which community nursing diagnosis has the nurse written appropriately?

A. Ineffective coping related to multiple stressors as evidenced by the client crying and stating she has no support system

B. Risk of ineffective health maintenance among individuals who do not have access to a primary care provider

C. Risk of cardiovascular disease related to poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and lack of access safe places to exercise

D. Risk of obesity among school-age children related to lack of access to healthy food choices and opportunities for physical activity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk of ineffective health maintenance among individuals who do not have access to a primary care provider

Question 5 of 5

The home health nurse is admitting a client with Parkinson's disease

A. In planning care for this client, which nursing diagnosis has priority?

B. Impaired physical mobility related to muscle rigidity and weakness.

C. Ineffective coping related to depression and dysfunction due to disease progression.

D. Ineffective breathing pattern related to respiratory muscle weakness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: In planning care for this client, which nursing diagnosis has priority?

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