1. What is a unique advocacy role in public health nursing practice?

A. Providing direct patient care

B. Lobbying for policy changes to improve community health

C. Conducting research on public health issues

D. Administering vaccinations

Answer: B. Lobbying for policy changes to improve community health

Rationale: Advocacy in public health nursing involves promoting policies

that address the social determinants of health and improve the health of

populations.

2. Which of the following is an example of a public health nursing

advocacy intervention?

A. Administering antibiotics to treat an infection

B. Educating individuals on healthy lifestyle habits

C. Organizing a community campaign to increase access to fresh produce

D. Diagnosing and treating a chronic disease

Answer: C. Organizing a community campaign to increase access to fresh

produce

Rationale: Advocacy interventions focus on promoting systemic changes

that address root causes of health disparities.

3. Why is advocacy important in public health nursing practice?

A. To increase healthcare costs for individuals

B. To promote health equity and social justice

C. To enforce mandatory vaccination laws

D. To increase healthcare provider salaries

Answer: B. To promote health equity and social justice

Rationale: Advocacy in public health nursing aims to address inequities

and disparities in health outcomes.

4. Which of the following actions is NOT part of the advocacy role of a

public health nurse?

A. Conducting research on public health issues

B. Promoting policies that improve health outcomes for vulnerable

populations