NCAS Community Health Assessment

Question 1

Which tool is most commonly used in community health assessment to identify priority health needs of a population?

Accepted Answer

Windshield survey

Answer

A windshield survey allows nurses to observe community health determinants such as housing, resources, and environmental hazards by driving through the area.

Question 2

In the NCAS framework, which of the following best defines a community needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A process to identify gaps between current health status and desired health outcomes

Answer

A community needs assessment systematically identifies gaps between where the community is and where it should be in terms of health outcomes.

Question 3

Which data source provides the most objective information about mortality rates in a US community?

Accepted Answer

Death certificates and vital statistics records

Answer

Vital statistics records and death certificates are the authoritative, objective source for mortality data used in community health assessments.

Question 4

A community health nurse notices a high rate of childhood obesity in a low-income neighborhood. What is the FIRST step in addressing this?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive community assessment to identify contributing factors

Answer

The first step is always assessment — identifying root causes such as food deserts, lack of safe play spaces, or cultural dietary patterns before planning interventions.

Question 5

Which federal data system is a primary source for community health assessment in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Answer

The BRFSS is a CDC-managed state-based phone survey system that provides state and local community health data for assessment purposes.

NCAS - Nursing Community Assessment Service Practice Test

NCAS - Nursing Community Assessment Service Practice Test

NCAS Community Health Assessment