Community Health Nursing Definitions Quiz
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What is the definition of community health?

  • Focusing on interventions for the community's well-being and disease prevention (correct)
  • Delivering healthcare services in a hospital setting
  • Addressing personal health factors such as age and sex
  • Providing services to individuals for good health
  • What does the term 'health' encompass?

  • Mental well-being only
  • Complete physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being (correct)
  • Physical well-being only
  • Absence of diseases
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a part of community health care according to the text?

  • Surgery in a hospital setting (correct)
  • Immunization
  • Draining puddles of water near the house
  • Hand-washing practices
  • What factors affect community health according to the text?

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    Which category of community health care focuses on activities related to the environment?

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    Study Notes

    Community Health Definition

    • Community health is defined as the health status of a specific group of people living in a specific geographic area.

    The Concept of Health

    • Health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

    Community Health Care

    • Community health care involves a range of activities, including health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection.
    • NOT considered a part of community health care: curative medicine/individual treatment.

    Factors Affecting Community Health

    • Biological factors (e.g. age, sex, genetic makeup)
    • Environmental factors (e.g. air, water, sanitation)
    • Lifestyle factors (e.g. diet, physical activity, smoking)
    • Socio-economic factors (e.g. education, occupation, income)

    Categories of Community Health Care

    • Health promotion: focuses on health education, awareness, and empowerment.
    • Disease prevention: focuses on immunization, screening, and early detection.
    • Health protection: focuses on activities related to the environment (e.g. sanitation, food safety, vector control).
    • Curative care: focuses on individual treatment and rehabilitation (NOT part of community health care).

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    Test your knowledge of community health nursing definitions and concepts with this quiz. Explore the meaning of community, health, and community health as they relate to nursing practice.

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