Community Health Assessment Quiz
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A community health nurse wants to assess the process of community health. Which measure should they examine?

  • Health risk profiles of selected groups
  • Health resource use patterns
  • Incidence and prevalence of leading causes of mortality and morbidity
  • Participation of health care providers in local organizations (correct)

What is the primary goal of community health assessment?

  • To provide direct medical care to residents
  • To understand the community and its health concerns (correct)
  • To increase hospital revenue
  • To diagnose individual patient illnesses

Which website is most accurate for obtaining data about morbidity and mortality?

  • Hospital records
  • Obituary columns
  • Local chamber of commerce
  • Statistics Canada (correct)

What does community health assessment help the community health nurse understand?

<p>Individual, family, and group health concerns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The community health nurse works as a partner with the client to address the client's concerns, in addition to:

<p>Understanding community resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of working with the community as a partner does data collection occur to determine the community's health and structure?

<p>Assessment phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the community health nurse evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, such as increasing first-trimester prenatal care for pregnant women?

<p>Evaluation phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the community health assessment?

<p>Identifying community strengths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the planning phase in community health nursing?

<p>Developing strategies to address identified health concerns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identifying the determinants of health belongs to which phase?

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What is the main goal of community health nursing?

<p>Promoting health within the community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the nursing process, during which stage is collection of subjective and objective data performed?

<p>Assessment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the planning phase, the community health nurse will:

<p>Establish goals and objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics should community health objectives possess?

<p>Precise, measurable, and behavior-oriented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a community health goal?

<p>Reduce health disparities by 25% by 2015 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best measure of a community's health status?

<p>Vital statistics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be included in vital statistics?

<p>Live births (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be considered a measure of community health structure?

<p>Health facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of measure is 'community awareness'?

<p>Process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive level is being used when performing analysis?

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What cognitive level is being used when performing understanding?

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Which action exemplifies a community health nurse acting as a change partner?

<p>Creating a support group for individuals with diabetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A community health nurse identifies a lack of breastfeeding among new mothers due to insufficient knowledge. What intervention strategy should be emphasized?

<p>Prioritizing health promotion and education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'process dimension' in community health nursing interventions?

<p>The dynamics of interaction and decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What nursing activity represents the role of a change agent?

<p>Implementing a new exercise program at a senior center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of change-partner roles?

<p>Being an enabler and teacher of problem-solving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data collection method is best for assessing immigrant access to regional health care and providing key community information?

<p>Informant interviews with local community members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes informant interviews?

<p>Directed talks with selected community members about community groups and events. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When gathering information about a community, who are considered key information providers?

<p>People who are influential or have an informal role within the community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is a critical part of community assessment?

<p>Talking to key information providers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the community health nursing process, what is the third phase primarily focused on?

<p>Implementation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The work and activities aimed at achieving goals and objectives are part of which phase?

<p>Implementation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the implementation phase in community health nursing?

<p>Achieving goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is associated with the implementation phase?

<p>Achieving objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Assessment phase

The phase where data is collected to understand community health.

Community health assessment

A systematic approach to identify community strengths, concerns, and factors affecting health.

Determinants of health

Factors that influence the health status of a community.

Evaluation phase

The phase where outcomes and effectiveness of interventions are measured.

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CHN's role

Community Health Nurse's responsibilities in assessing and promoting community health.

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Intervention effectiveness

Determining if health interventions meet their objectives.

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Planning phase

The phase where specific strategies to meet health goals are developed.

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Health Promotion

Strategies aimed at improving community health outcomes.

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Immunization Rate

At least 95% of children will be immunized by age 1.

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Health Disparities Reduction

A goal to reduce health disparities by 25% by 2015.

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Objectives in Nursing

Objectives must be precise, measurable, and behavioral.

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Receiving Abortion Therapy

Involves treatment in an acute care setting, not community health nursing.

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Vital Statistics

Measures of community health status including births and deaths.

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Health Care Manpower

Includes community health nurses and physicians in a community.

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Health Facilities

Hospitals and clinics that form part of community health structure.

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Community Awareness

A measure of the community process regarding health.

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Change Partner Role

A nursing role that includes teaching problem-solving skills and acting as an advocate.

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Change Agent Role

A nursing role focused on gathering facts and implementing programs to address community needs.

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Process Dimension

Focuses on strategies like health promotion and preventive education in nursing interventions.

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Knowledge Deficit

A lack of information or education that prevents individuals from making informed health choices.

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Informant Interviews

Directed talks with community members for data collection.

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Key Information Providers

Individuals who offer critical insights about a community.

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Community Assessment

A process to gather information about health needs in a community.

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Health Promotion and Maintenance

Efforts to enhance community health and prevent illness.

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Community Health Nursing Process

A structured approach involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Implementation Phase

The phase of the community health nursing process that focuses on executing plans to meet goals.

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Cognitive Level: Analysis

Reflects deeper evaluation and understanding of information.

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Role of CHN in Community Health

Community Health Nurses partner with clients to address health concerns using community resources.

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Best Resource for Morbidity and Mortality Data

The most reliable source for local morbidity and mortality information is Statistics Canada.

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Health Resource Use Patterns

Patterns indicating how health resources like beds and services are utilized in a community.

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Participation in Local Organizations

Involvement of healthcare providers in community organizations to enhance health initiatives.

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Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions

  • Data collection in community health: Data collection to understand community health and structure, takes place during the assessment phase.
  • Community health assessment: This systematic process involves identifying community strengths, resources, and constraints, clarifying health issues, understanding determinants of health and their impact.
  • Prenatal care outcome: Evaluating the ability to improve prenatal care amongst pregnant women, is determined during the evaluation phase.
  • Community health objective: A suitable objective for a community health nursing process is ensuring that 80% of mothers receiving nutrition counselling can identify five calcium sources.
  • Community health measures: Vital statistics (live births, neonatal deaths, infant and maternal deaths) are used to assess the health status of a community.
  • Community health process assessment: Assessing the processes related to community health involves examining the use of health resources, health risk factors, leading mortality and morbidity rates, and community member participation.
  • Morbidity and mortality data source: The best resource for morbidity and mortality data in a region is Statistics Canada.

Additional Information on Community Health Nursing

  • Change partner role: A CHN demonstrates a change partner role by teaching anger management skills to teens in a halfway house.
  • Intervention strategy: A knowledge deficit is identified as the main reason for mothers choosing not to breastfeed. To address this, the best intervention strategy should focus on education and the process of breastfeeding.
  • Data collection methods: The best method for gathering information about community access to regional health care is by interviewing local community members.
  • Implementation phase: The third phase of the community health nursing process is implementation. This involves the work and activities needed to achieve the goals and objectives.

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Test your knowledge on community health assessment and data collection methods! This quiz covers various aspects such as prenatal care, community health objectives, and measures used to evaluate health status. Perfect for nursing students or healthcare professionals interested in community health.

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