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1. What is a unique advocacy role in public health nursing practice?
A. Providing direct patient care
B. Lobbying for policy changes to improve community health
C. Conducting research on public health issues
D. Administering vaccinations
Answer: B. Lobbying for policy changes to improve community health
Rationale: Advocacy in public health nursing involves promoting policies
that address the social determinants of health and improve the health of
populations.
2. Which of the following is an example of a public health nursing
advocacy intervention?
A. Administering antibiotics to treat an infection
B. Educating individuals on healthy lifestyle habits
C. Organizing a community campaign to increase access to fresh produce
D. Diagnosing and treating a chronic disease
Answer: C. Organizing a community campaign to increase access to fresh
produce
Rationale: Advocacy interventions focus on promoting systemic changes
that address root causes of health disparities.
3. Why is advocacy important in public health nursing practice?
A. To increase healthcare costs for individuals
B. To promote health equity and social justice
C. To enforce mandatory vaccination laws
D. To increase healthcare provider salaries
Answer: B. To promote health equity and social justice
Rationale: Advocacy in public health nursing aims to address inequities
and disparities in health outcomes.
4. Which of the following actions is NOT part of the advocacy role of a
public health nurse?
A. Conducting research on public health issues
B. Promoting policies that improve health outcomes for vulnerable
populations
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