Chapter Two: The History Of Public Health And Public And Community Health Nursing Stanhope/foundations For Population

CHAPTER TWO: THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING STANHOPE/FOUNDATIONS FOR POPULATION HEALTH IN COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH GUIDED EXPLANATIONS 1. A public health nurse is determining what type of programming should be developed for the community. Which of the following is the most crucial factor that will influence program development? a) Comprehensive assessment and planning done in the community b) Documented needs of the local community c) Federal funding for priority diseases or groups d) Nursing staff's expertise and skills - ANSWERS- C Programs are designed to fit funding priorities; thus, the areas supported by Congress determine the categories in which most effort is focused locally. 16.A nursing student during World War II would likely join which group? a) The Public Health Service of NYCb) The Marine Nurse Corps c) The Frontier Nursing Service d) The Cadet Nurse Corps - ANSWERS- D The Bolton Act of 1943 established the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII, which increased enrollment in schools of nursing at undergraduate and graduate levels. 17.A public health nurse is compiling information about how to promote early detection of breast cancer in women. Which document would most likely provide useful