Public Health Nursing Practice Exam

Which of the following interventions is performed on the individual level?

1. Teaching well-balanced nutrition to a mother with a malnourished child

2. Assessing the community for cases of malnutrition

3. Providing community-wide health screenings

4. Assessing families on the same street for problems

The correct answer is: Teaching well-balanced nutrition to a mother with a malnourished child

Teaching well-balanced nutrition to a mother with a malnourished child is an intervention focused directly on the individual and the specific needs of that child and mother. This approach takes into consideration the unique circumstances of the family, allowing for tailored guidance that addresses their particular situation. Providing nutritional education empowers the mother with the knowledge and skills needed to improve her child's dietary intake, thereby directly impacting the child's health outcome. In contrast, assessing the community for cases of malnutrition, providing community-wide health screenings, and assessing families on the same street for problems are broader, population-focused interventions. These options aim to identify and address issues within a group rather than focusing on an individual or a specific family unit, which distinguishes them as community-level or group-level activities rather than individual interventions.