1. A community health nurse is conducting a needs assessment in a rural area. Which of the following data collection methods would provide the most comprehensive understanding of the community's health needs? A. Surveys distributed via mail B. Focus groups with community leaders C. Door-to-door interviews D. Review of the local hospital's discharge data Answer: C Rationale: Door-to-door interviews allow the nurse to gather qualitative data directly from a wide range of community members, providing a comprehensive understanding of the community's health needs. 2. When evaluating the effectiveness of a new health promotion program aimed at reducing smoking rates in a community, which indicator would be most appropriate for a community health nurse to measure? A. Number of community members who are aware of the health promotion program B. Number of community members who have quit smoking C. Changes in community attitudes towards smoking D. Reduction in the sale of tobacco products in the community Answer: B Rationale: The most direct indicator of the program's effectiveness is the number of community members who have quit smoking, as it reflects a change in behavior directly related to the program's objectives. 3. In the context of community health, the term "incidence" refers to which of the following? A. The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period B. The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a given time C. The proportion of deaths to the population size D. The rate at which a disease spreads from person to person Answer: A Rationale: Incidence is a measure of the occurrence of new cases of a disease or condition in a population over a specified period, which helps in understanding the spread of disease.