NCAS Community Health Assessment 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of mapping community assets during a health assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify existing strengths and resources that can support health improvement

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To document property values in the neighborhood

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To audit hospital financial records

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To track individual patient medication lists

Question 2

A community health nurse wants to assess the health status of a rural population. Which method is MOST appropriate when literacy levels are low?

Accepted Answer

In-person interviews with visual aids

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Written self-administered questionnaires

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Online digital surveys

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Complex statistical reports

Question 3

The nurse is presenting community health assessment findings to a local health board. Which format best communicates disease prevalence across zip codes?

Accepted Answer

Geographic information system (GIS) mapping

Answer

Narrative summary paragraphs only

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Individual patient case reports

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Handwritten tally sheets

Question 4

Which of the following is a PRIMARY goal of community health assessment under the NCAS model?

Accepted Answer

To guide development of targeted, evidence-based community health interventions

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To replace individual clinical assessments

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To eliminate the need for physician input

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To reduce hospital admissions by 50% immediately

Question 5

A community nurse calculates the incidence rate of Type 2 diabetes in a town. Incidence rate specifically measures:

Accepted Answer

New cases of a disease in a population over a specific time period

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Total existing cases of a disease at one point in time

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The ratio of disease to healthy individuals

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The mortality rate from a specific disease

Question 6

Which stakeholder group is MOST important to involve in community health assessment planning to ensure cultural relevance?

Accepted Answer

Community members and local leaders

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Only state health department officials

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National insurance company representatives

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Hospital finance administrators