Author Question: A PHN collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be ... (Read 33 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A PHN collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be the most appropriate people to include in this collaborative partnership? (Select all that apply.)

a. Local health department staff members
b. Restaurant owners
c. Parks and recreation department staff members
d. Church representatives
e. Appliance store managers

Question 2

A nurse considering working as a PHN refers to the American Public Health Association (APHA) Public Health Nursing Section to determine what level of educational preparation has been recommended.

Which of the following best describes the educational preparation?
a. Associate degree
b. Baccalaureate degree
c. Master's degree
d. Certification

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
PHNs practice in partnership with each other at the local, state, and federal levels and with other public health staff, other governmental agencies, and the community to safeguard the public's health and to improve the community's health status. All of these people would provide valuable insight into the problem of obesity in the community.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
All PHNs should have a background in the social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, envi-ronmental health, current treatment modalities, and health care delivery options in order to fully understand health policy, research, and treatment choices and to translate this knowledge into the promotion of healthy populations.