Community and Public Health

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Which of the following is an example of indirect service in community health practice?

Providing medication to a patient
Developing programs to correct unhealthy conditions
Conducting research on community health issues
Referring a patient to a specialist (correct)

What is the primary focus of tertiary prevention in community health practice?

Providing direct service to people with health problems
Identifying health problems at an early stage
Returning the client to the highest level of function and preventing further deterioration (correct)
Evaluating the effectiveness of community health programs

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in community health practice?

Reducing disability and restoring function (correct)
Identifying health problems at an early stage
Evaluating the effectiveness of community health programs
Preventing disease and promoting health

Which of the following is a key component of community health practice involved in analyzing and judging the effectiveness of health programs?

Evaluation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of research in community health practice?

Discovering facts and solving problems related to community health (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a direct service in community health practice?

Providing medication to a patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of primary prevention in community health practices?

Minimizing possible disability and impairment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can a community nurse work?

In homes, schools, and ambulatory service settings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hospital nurses in communicating with physicians?

They can communicate their findings to the physician managing the patient's care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in health promotion, according to community health practices?

All efforts that seek to move people closer to optimal wellbeing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of community health practices?

Population health and wellness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a community health setting?

Family planning centers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of community health?

The health status of population groups and communities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of public health?

To promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did public health nursing emerge?

1900-1970 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is community health nursing?

The application of public health principles to nursing practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of community health and public health practice?

Inter-professional collaboration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary unit of care in public health nursing?

Families (C) Signup and view all the answers