Care Manager Certification Practice Exam

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Which area of practice focuses on the prevention of health issues?

Community health nursing.
Acute care nursing.
Critical care nursing.
Transitional care nursing.

The correct answer is: Community health nursing.

Community health nursing is specifically designed to focus on the prevention of health issues within populations. This area of practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and education, working to improve the overall health outcomes of communities by addressing social determinants of health. Community health nurses engage in activities such as vaccinations, health screenings, and education initiatives aimed at reducing risk factors for diseases. In contrast, acute care nursing and critical care nursing are areas that primarily deal with the diagnosis and treatment of patients who are experiencing urgent or life-threatening health crises. These disciplines focus on immediate and intensive care, rather than on preventive measures. Transitional care nursing focuses on patients who are moving between different healthcare settings, such as from hospital to home, aiming to ensure continuity of care and reduce readmission rates. While this practice also has a preventative aspect, it is more about managing and coordinating care rather than the overall prevention of health issues that community health nursing specifically targets.