Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q1: What is the primary focus to be addressed for the healthcare system of the future as it applies to community-based settings? A. Health promotion and disease prevention (Correct) B. Increased access to care C. Focus on health in local communities D. Encourage compliance with vaccinations Rationale: The primary focus for the healthcare system of the future will focus on health promotion and prevention strategies as it relates to the population incorporating primary, secondary and tertiary care. Increased access to care is but one aspect of the primary focus. The focus is on the population level as compared with local communities. Encouraging compliance with vaccinations relates to one aspect of the primary focus. Cognitive Level: Applying Nursing Process: Planning Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Q2: Which statement is accurate related to life expectancy statistics for the United States? A. Americans have a longer life expectancy than other world countries. B. The United States has increased mortality due to increased avoidable deaths as compared to other countries. C. The life expectancy of the United States is decreased compared to other world countries. (Correct) D. As the United States has more economic resources, this leads to an increased life expectancy rate compared with other countries. Rationale: Despite spending twice as much as other countries, the United States has a decreased life expectancy. Another factor that contributes to decreased life expectancy of the United States is the high percentage of avoidable deaths. Cognitive Level: Analyzing Nursing Process: Analysis Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Q3: Which statement describes the consequence of the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act? A. Americans will pay closer attention to their health status. B. Most of the population will be covered by health insurance. (Correct) C. Public health departments will need to increase the number of nursing positions. D. The prevalence of obesity will decrease. Rationale: One consequence of successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act might be that the majority of the population would be covered by insurance and public health agencies will not need to provide direct clinical services in order to assure that those who need them can receive them. The Affordable Care Act will not directly cause Americans to pay closer attention to their health status or decrease the prevalence of obesity. Cognitive Level: Understanding Nursing Process: Assessment Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Public Health Nursing 11e Stanhope Test Bank