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dollx · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A community has residents who provide information to the city council so that decisions can be made about the health of the community. Which of the following characteristics is being dis-played?

a. Active partnerships
b. Passive partnerships
c. Gatekeeping
d. Focus groups

Question 2

A nurse lives in a community that demonstrates commitment. Which of the following would most likely be supported within this community?

a. Creation of a community club by the city council to facilitate community involve-ment
b. Collaboration among area restaurant own-ers to develop healthier menus
c. Collaboration with the health department to build a new recreation center
d. Development of a cooperative agreement with a neighboring city to share needed services

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Coalitions are active partnerships in which all participants share leadership and decision making to some degree. Unfortunately, some community health efforts view community residents only as sources of information and receivers of interventions; this limits residents to passive participation. Gatekeepers refer to formal or informal community leaders who create opportunities for nurses to meet diverse members of the community. A focus group is similar to an interview in that it col-lects data mainly through asking open-ended questions to participants but to a small group rather than an individual.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Commitment to the health of the community requires a process of change at each appropriate level on the continuum. The most successful change processes often arise from collaborative practice models that involve the community and nurses in joint decision making. Participants must see themselves as part of a group effort and share in the process, beginning with planning and including decision making. Collaboration by restaurant owners to develop healthier menus only addresses one population of the community and does not show involvement by nurses and the larger community. Creation of a community club by the city council does not engage the larger community in this decision. Developing a cooperative agreement with a neighboring city does not show commitment between the members of both communities.