PNC PNC Health Education & Promotion 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A parish nurse is planning a weight management program. Which evidence-based guideline should she reference?
- American Heart Association dietary guidelines (Correct answer)
- CDC immunization schedule
- OSHA workplace safety standards
- Joint Commission accreditation standards
Correct answer: American Heart Association dietary guidelines
The American Heart Association provides evidence-based dietary and lifestyle guidelines directly applicable to weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Question 2: When conducting a health fair in the congregation, what is the parish nurse's priority role?
- Selling health products
- Providing diagnoses to attendees
- Coordinating screenings and connecting individuals to resources (Correct answer)
- Replacing primary care providers
Correct answer: Coordinating screenings and connecting individuals to resources
The parish nurse coordinates screenings and connects congregants to appropriate community health resources, acting as a health navigator rather than a diagnostician.
Question 3: Which type of evaluation measures whether a health education program actually improved participant health outcomes?
- Process evaluation
- Formative evaluation
- Summative outcome evaluation (Correct answer)
- Needs assessment
Correct answer: Summative outcome evaluation
Summative outcome evaluation measures the impact of a program on health outcomes after it has been completed.
Question 4: A parish nurse notices that many congregants have not received recommended flu vaccinations. What is the FIRST step?
- Administer vaccines immediately
- Assess barriers to vaccination in the congregation (Correct answer)
- Report the issue to the pastor
- Cancel the health program
Correct answer: Assess barriers to vaccination in the congregation
Assessing barriers (e.g., access, cost, mistrust) is essential before planning any intervention to improve vaccination rates.
Question 5: Which element is ESSENTIAL when developing culturally competent health education materials for a diverse congregation?
- Using medical terminology throughout
- Incorporating cultural beliefs and preferred language (Correct answer)
- Keeping content identical for all groups
- Avoiding sensitive health topics
Correct answer: Incorporating cultural beliefs and preferred language
Culturally competent education requires incorporating cultural values, beliefs, and the preferred language of the target population.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a needs assessment in parish nursing health education planning?
- To diagnose illnesses in the congregation
- To identify the health priorities and gaps of the community (Correct answer)
- To evaluate staff performance
- To purchase health equipment
Correct answer: To identify the health priorities and gaps of the community
A needs assessment identifies the congregation's health priorities, existing resources, and gaps to guide program planning.
PNC PNC Health Education & Promotion 2
A parish nurse is planning a weight management program.
Which evidence-based guideline should she reference?