Author Question: A nurse was debating about which approach to use to both obtain data about community needs and ... (Read 15 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse was debating about which approach to use to both obtain data about community needs and encourage community participation in their resolution. Which of the following approaches would be most effective in meeting both goals?

a. A community forum, open to all interested residents of the community
b. A community survey mailed to all residents
c. Establishing focus groups with selected participants
d. Conducting in-depth interviews with select community residents

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing community members as part of a community assessment. Which of the following groups of people would the community health nurse most likely want to interview?

a. Bankers who could share economic data on the community
b. Long-time residents who were informal leaders in the community
c. Pastors and other religious leaders who share the faith of the community
d. Realtors who could share housing and living conditions in the community

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All of the responses would be helpful in obtaining information about the community. However, only focus groups promote group interaction and encourage further participation in planning solutions to identified problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse needs to interview key informants in the community to gather data about the health of the community. Although each group could share some information, the long-time informal leaders would be most knowledgeable about the overall strengths and concerns of the community.