Ch. 1:Community Health Nursing (quiz1)
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Which of the following best describes community health nursing?

  • Focusing on the health care of individual clients in the community (correct)
  • Working with an approach of unique client care
  • Giving care with a focus on the aggregate's needs
  • Giving care with a focus on the group's needs
  • Which of the following best describes primary health care?

  • A comprehensive way to address issues of social justice (correct)
  • Having the goal of health promotion and disease prevention
  • Giving care to manage acute or chronic conditions
  • Giving direct care to ill individuals within their family setting
  • The health of which of the following is the primary focus of public health nurses (PHNs)?

  • Groups
  • Populations (correct)
  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Which change is the primary explanation for life expectancy increasing so notably since the early 1900s?

    <p>Improved sanitation and other public health activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which community health nursing practice area receives funding from the private sector?

    <p>Nurse entrepreneurs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A public health nurse (PHN) strives to prevent disease and disability, often in partnership with other community groups. Which statement is an appropriate summary of the PHN's role?

    <p>The PHN works with community members to carry out public health functions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is used as a measurement of population health?

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

    A registered nurse (RN) has just been employed as a community health nurse (CHN). Which question would be most relevant to practice as the nurse begins her position?

    <p>Which community groups are at greatest risk for problems? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The community health nurse (CHN) who is working with women at the senior citizens' centre reminds them that the only way the centre will be able to afford a driver and a van service for those who cannot drive themselves is to continue to write letters to their local city council representatives, requesting funding for such a service. What is the CHN doing?

    <p>Helping the women engage in political action locally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is an example of the ‘advocate’ role of the community health nurse?

    <p>Acting as a member of a community action group for provision of accessible transit choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is the public health nurse (PHN) most comprehensively practicing interprofessional collaboration?

    <p>The PHN spends the day attending meetings at various health agencies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A community health nurse (CHN) often has to make resource allocation decisions. In such cases, which approach will most help the CHN to arrive at the decision?

    <p>Choosing the needs of the aggregate, rather than the needs of a few individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation most closely represents the focus of public health nursing?

    <p>Assessing the services and effectiveness of the school health clinic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which public health service best represents primary prevention?

    <p>Providing an influenza vaccination program in a community retirement village (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used interchangeably with the term subpopulations?

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

    Which public health service best represents secondary prevention?

    <p>Initiating an infant car seat safety screening program for parents in low-income housing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thinking is most reflective of looking at a macroscopic, big-picture population focus?

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

    Which is a requirement for reaching the goal of “health for all”?

    <p>A system for health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the simplest definition of primary health care?

    <p>It provides essential care that is universally accessible to persons in a community and encourages self-management, self-reliance, and competence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is community health nursing?

    Community health nursing focuses on providing healthcare to individual clients within the community.

    What is primary health care?

    Primary health care is a comprehensive system that aims to address social justice and equity in healthcare. It ensures everyone has access to essential health services, regardless of their social or economic status.

    What is the main focus of Public Health Nurses?

    Public health nurses (PHNs) focus their attention on the wellbeing and health of entire populations.

    What is the main reason life expectancy has increased since the early 1900s?

    Significant improvements in sanitation, immunizations, and public health practices have contributed to the increase in average lifespan since the early 1900s.

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    Which community health nurse role relies on private funding?

    The nurse entrepreneur is a specific type of community health nurse who works independently and receives funding from private sources.

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    How does a public health nurse work?

    Public health nurses work with members of the community to implement health programs and policies. They do not simply make decisions themselves.

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    What is population health?

    Population health refers to the overall health outcomes of a population, taking into account factors that influence health.

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    What is the primary focus of a community health nurse?

    Community health nurses focus on identifying and addressing the health needs of the entire community, not only individual patients.

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    How does a CHN engage in political action?

    Community health nurses (CHNs) work alongside community members to raise awareness and advocate for social change, promoting the well-being of the community.

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    What is the role of a community health nurse as an advocate?

    Advocacy is a key role for community health nurses. They speak up for the needs of their clients and communities to promote equitable healthcare access.

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    What does interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing involve?

    Interprofessional collaboration in public health nursing involves working with professionals from various disciplines to address community health issues.

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    What is the primary consideration for community health nurses in resource allocation?

    When making resource allocation decisions, community health nurses prioritize the needs of the entire community over individual needs, ensuring that the most beneficial resources are used efficiently.

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    What is an example of public health nursing in action?

    Public health nursing focuses on improving the health of populations, such as assessing the effectiveness of a school health clinic in improving the well-being of the entire student body.

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    What is an example of primary prevention in public health?

    Primary prevention aims to prevent disease from occurring in the first place. Administering the influenza vaccine to a community of seniors is a way to stop the spread of this virus.

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    What is another name for subpopulations?

    Subpopulations are smaller groups within a larger community population, also known as aggregates.

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    What is an example of secondary prevention in public health?

    Secondary prevention aims to find and treat diseases early in their development, often through screening programs. An infant car seat safety screening program for parents helps identify potential risks before accidents occur.

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    What is upstream thinking?

    Upstream thinking focuses on the big-picture, looking at the root causes of health issues within populations. It aims to prevent problems from developing in the first place.

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    What is a requirement for achieving 'health for all'?

    The goal of 'health for all' requires a comprehensive system that ensures accessible and equitable healthcare for everyone within a community.

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    What is the simplest definition of primary healthcare?

    Primary health care provides essential, accessible healthcare services to everyone in a community, encouraging self-management and participation.

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    Which public health service represents a primary prevention strategy?

    Primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of disease. Administering the influenza vaccine to a group of seniors helps prevent the spread of the virus.

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    What is an example of health promotion and prevention in public health nursing?

    Public health nurses focus on health promotion and prevention, which may involve conducting health screenings to identify early signs of disease.

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    Who do community health nurses work with?

    Community health nurses may work with various populations, such as seniors, children, or specific cultural groups, tailoring their interventions to meet the unique needs of each group.

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    How do public health nurses advocate for change?

    Public health nurses are often involved in advocacy, educating policymakers and the public about health issues and advocating for policies that improve the health of communities.

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    Who do public health nurses collaborate with?

    Public health nurses work with community partners, such as healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, and government agencies, to address health issues collaboratively.

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    How do community health nurses assess community health needs?

    Community health nurses use a variety of assessment tools to identify health needs within communities, including surveys, interviews, and community forums.

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    How does community health nursing differ from traditional nursing roles?

    Community health nurses focus on improving the health of entire communities, not just individual clients. They consider the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health.

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    What is the role of empowerment in community health nursing?

    Community health nurses work to empower individuals and communities, providing information and resources to help people make healthy choices and participate in decisions that affect their health.

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    What is the focus of community health nursing?

    Community health nursing focuses on providing healthcare to individual clients within their community.

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    What is the focus of a Public Health Nurse?

    Public health nurses (PHNs) focus their attention on the wellbeing and health of entire populations.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 01: Community Health Nursing

    • Community health nursing focuses on the health of individuals within a community.
    • Primary health care addresses social justice issues and promotes health and disease prevention. It's a comprehensive approach.
    • Public health nurses (PHNs) primarily focus on populations.
    • Increased life expectancy since the early 1900s is largely due to improved sanitation, public health activities, and immunizations.

    Multiple Choice Questions

    • Question 1: Community health nursing focuses on the health of individuals within a community.
    • Question 2: Primary health care aims to solve social justice disparities and promote health and disease prevention.
    • Question 3: Public health nurses (PHNs) mainly work with the population.
    • Question 4: Increased life expectancy, since the early 1900s is due to improvements in sanitation, public health activities, and immunizations.
    • Question 5: Nurse entrepreneurs receive private funding; other CHN roles are financed by provincial or federal governments.
    • Question 6: Public health nurses partner with communities to carry out public health functions.
    • Question 7: Health status indicators are used to measure population health. Examples could include mortality rates, infant mortality, life expectancy.
    • Question 8: A relevant question for a new community health nurse is to identify which community groups are at the greatest risk for issues. This is an important initial step for effective service provision.
    • Question 9: Community health nurses help communities address their concerns and needs. This might include political action initiatives.
    • Question 10: Advocacy, as a role of a community health nurse involves representing the community.
    • Question 11: Public health nurses work comprehensively when collaborating with community members and various health agencies. This demonstrates interprofessional collaboration.
    • Question 12: Community health nurses make resource allocation decisions based on community needs, rather than individual needs. This is a key aspect of population health management.
    • Question 13: Public health nursing focuses on the services and effectiveness of the entire community, not just individuals. It emphasizes the well-being of the population as a whole.
    • Question 14: Primary prevention prevents diseases through vaccinations, such as influenza vaccines for seniors. It's also about educating people about healthy choices for the prevention of disease.
    • Question 15: Aggregates and subpopulations are both terms for groups within a larger population. This highlights the importance of considering different segments within a community.
    • Question 16: Secondary prevention detects diseases early through methods like screening programs, helping individuals or groups engage in risk reduction behaviours.
    • Question 17: Upstream thinking focuses on big-picture population issues, emphasizing the factors that influence health in a larger context.
    • Question 18: A healthy community system is a requirement for achieving health for all. This requires a system-level approach to addressing health concerns.
    • Question 19: Primary health care is universally accessible and encourages self-management and self-reliance--it's essential to health equity.
    • Question 20: Primary prevention involves activities that prevent the onset of diseases or injuries. It's about creating healthier communities and supporting good health outcomes.

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of community health nursing as presented in Chapter 01. Explore key topics such as primary health care, public health nurses, and the impact of sanitation on life expectancy. Test your understanding of community health nursing principles and their implications for health care delivery.

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