NURS 4212 Population Health Nursing MIDTERM EXAM READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of population
health nursing?
 a) To provide acute care to individuals
 b) To improve the health outcomes of communities
 c) To conduct clinical research
 d) To manage healthcare facilities
 Correct Answer: b) To improve the health outcomes of
communities
 Rationale: Population health nursing focuses on
improving the health outcomes of entire populations rather
than just individual patients, through preventive care,
education, and community-wide health initiatives.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The __________ model is a framework
used in population health nursing to address the social
determinants of health.
 Correct Answer: Ecological
 Rationale: The ecological model considers the complex
interrelations between individuals, their environment, and
various social systems, which is essential in addressing the
social determinants of health.
3. True/False: Population health nursing only involves
working with disadvantaged communities.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: While population health nursing often focuses
on disadvantaged communities due to their increased
health risks, it encompasses all communities and
populations.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are key