Author Question: The nurse is explaining the difference between community and population to a group of community ... (Read 39 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is explaining the difference between community and population to a group of community members. What should the nurse use as an example for population?

1. Commuters on the subway
2. A grade school class
3. Graduating nursing students
4. A group of employees at a local plant

Question 2

A nurse is helping to set up an elder social group at a local senior center where residents can come to play cards or participate in structured activities three times a week. In which community function is this nurse working?

1. Socialization
2. Social control
3. Social interparticipation
4. Mutual support

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A population is composed of people who share some common characteristic, but who do not necessarily interact with each otheras people on a subway might behave. They are all riding, but not really interacting.
Rationale 2: A community is a group of people or a social system in which the members interact formally or informally and form networks that operate for the benefit of all people in the community. A grade school class is a community.
Rationale 3: A community is a group of people or a social system in which the members interact formally or informally and form networks that operate for the benefit of all people in the community. Graduating nursing students is an example of a community.
Rationale 4: A community is a group of people or a social system in which the members interact formally or informally and form networks that operate for the benefit of all people in the community. Employees at a local plant are an example of a community.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Socialization refers to the process of transmitting values, knowledge, culture, and skills to others.
Rationale 2: Social control refers to the way in which order is maintained in a community.
Rationale 3: Social interparticipation refers to community activities that are designed to meet people's needs for companionship.
Rationale 4: Mutual support refers to the community's ability to provide resources at a time of illness or disaster.