NSG 323 Community & Public Health Nursing MIDTERM READINESS GUIDE Q & S ©2025/2026
1. Which of the following models emphasizes the social
determinants of health and considers health as a
multifaceted phenomenon?
 - A) Biomedical Model
 - B) Social-Ecological Model
 - C) Behavioral Model
 - D) Holistic Model
 Correct Answer: B
 Rationale: The Social-Ecological Model highlights how
individual, relationship, community, and societal factors
influence health outcomes.
2. What is the primary goal of community-based
participatory research (CBPR)?
 - A) To prioritize academic research
 - B) To empower community members in the research
process
 - C) To secure funding for healthcare services
 - D) To collect data without community involvement
 Correct Answer: B
 Rationale: CBPR engages community members in
each step of the research process to ensure relevance and
empowerment.
3. In a community health needs assessment, which data
would be least suitable for quantifying health outcomes?
 - A) Vital statistics
 - B) Community surveys
 - C) Environmental assessments
 - D) Anecdotal stories
 Correct Answer: D
 Rationale: Anecdotal stories lack quantifiable data and