Community Health Nursing Goals
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Which is the primary goal of community health nursing?

  • To increase the productivity of the people by providing them with services that will increase their level of health
  • To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health and prevention of illness
  • To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs (correct)
  • To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing particularly on mothers and children
  • CHN is a community-based practice. Which best explains this statement?

  • The services are based on the available resources within the community
  • The nurse has to conduct community diagnosis to determine nursing needs and problems
  • The service is provided in the natural environment of people (correct)
  • Priority setting is based on the magnitude of the health problems identified
  • Population-focused nursing practice requires which of the following processes?

  • Community organizing
  • Epidemiologic process
  • Community diagnosis (correct)
  • Nursing process
  • R.A. 1054 is also known as the Occupational Health Act. Aside from number of employees, what other factor must be considered in determining the occupational health privileges to which the workers will be entitled?

    <p>Type of occupation: agricultural, commercial, industrial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A business firm must employ an occupational health nurse when it has at least how many employees?

    <p>201</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles, she is performing which of her roles?

    <p>Environmental manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A garment factory does not have an occupational nurse. Who shall provide the occupational health needs of the factory workers?

    <p>Public health nurse of the RHU of their municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    “Public health services are given free of charge.” Is this statement true or false?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to C.E.Winslow, what is the goal of Public Health?

    <p>For people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We say that a Filipino has attained longevity when he is able to reach the average lifespan of Filipinos. What other statistic may be used to determine attainment of longevity?

    <p>Age-specific mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most prominent feature of public health nursing?

    <p>Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative, services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Margaret Shetland, the philosophy of public health nursing is based on which of the following?

    <p>The worth and dignity of man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the mission of the Department of Health?

    <p>Improve the general health status of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Region IV Hospital is classified as what level of facility?

    <p>Tertiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is true of primary facilities?

    <p>Their services are provided on an out-patient basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of the school nurse’s health care provider functions?

    <p>Conducting random classroom inspection during a measles epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the nurse determines whether resources were maximized in implementing Ligtas Tigdas, she is evaluating

    <p>Efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are a new B.S.N. graduate. You want to become a Public Health Nurse. Where will you apply?

    <p>Rural Health Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    R.A. 7160 mandates devolution of basic services from the national government to local government units. What is the major goal of devolution?

    <p>To empower the people and promote their self-reliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board?

    <p>Mayor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of health facility is the usual point of entry of a client into the health care delivery system?

    <p>Primary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The public health nurse is the supervisor of rural health midwives. Which of the following is a supervisory function of the public health nurse?

    <p>Providing technical guidance to the midwife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the participants in a hilot training class asked you to whom she should refer a patient in labor who develops a complication. You will answer, to the

    <p>Municipal Health Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You are the public health nurse in a municipality with a total population of about 20,000. There are 3 rural health midwives among the RHU personnel. How many more midwife items will the RHU need?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the RHU needs additional midwife items, you will submit the request for additional midwife items for approval to the

    <p>Rural Health Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As an epidemiologist, the nurse is responsible for reporting cases of notifiable diseases. What law mandates reporting of cases of notifiable diseases?

    <p>R.A. 3753</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Freeman and Heinrich, community health nursing is a developmental service. Which of the following best illustrates this statement?

    <p>Health education and community organizing are necessary in providing community health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease was declared through Presidential Proclamation No. 4 as a target for eradication in the Philippines?

    <p>Polio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The public health nurse is responsible for presenting the municipal health statistics using graphs and tables. To compare the frequency of the leading causes of mortality in the municipality, which graph will you prepare?

    <p>Bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in community organizing involves training of potential leaders in the community?

    <p>Core group formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Community Health Nursing

    • The primary goal of community health nursing is to enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and communities to cope with their health needs.
    • Community health nursing aims to empower individuals, families, and communities to manage and improve their health.
    • Nurses collaborate with communities to identify health needs, develop strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, and provide education and support for healthy lifestyles.

    CHN as a Community-Based Practice

    • Community health nursing (CHN) is a community-based practice, meaning that nursing care is delivered directly within the natural environment of individuals, families, and communities.
    • This approach emphasizes providing care where people live, work, and play, rather than in a clinical or hospital setting.

    Population-Focused Nursing Practice

    • Population-focused nursing practice involves assessing the health needs of entire populations or specific groups within a community.
    • Community diagnosis is a crucial process within population-focused nursing practice, involving the systematic identification of the health needs, strengths, and resources of a community.

    Occupational Health Nursing

    • According to the Occupational Health Act (R.A. 1054), both the number of employees and the type of occupation must be considered in determining workers' entitlements.
    • A business firm must employ an occupational health nurse when it has at least 201 employees.

    Role of the Occupational Health Nurse

    • When the occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles, she is performing her role as an Environmental Manager.
    • The occupational health nurse assesses workplace conditions, identifies potential ergonomic hazards, and implements interventions to promote a safer and more comfortable work environment.

    Public Health Services

    • The goal of public health is for people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity.
    • Public health services are not always free of charge; people often pay indirectly for these services through taxes, government subsidies, or other public funding mechanisms.
    • According to C.E. Winslow, the goal of public health is for people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity.

    Public Health Nursing

    • Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative, services.
    • The philosophy of public health nursing is based on the worth and dignity of every individual.
    • The mission of the Department of Health is to improve the general health status of the population.

    Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

    • Region IV Hospital is classified as a tertiary healthcare facility.
    • Primary health care facilities provide essential health care services on an outpatient basis.
    • School nurses play a crucial role in promoting health and safety within the school community.

    Evaluation and Efficiency

    • Evaluating whether resources were maximized in implementing a program is an assessment of efficiency.

    • Efficiency refers to the optimal use of resources, such as time, money, and effort, to achieve the desired outcomes.### Public Health Nursing in the Philippines

    • A graduate seeking to become a Public Health Nurse in the Philippines typically applies to a Rural Health Unit (RHU), which provides primary health care services to rural communities.

    • RHUs are the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical care in their respective communities and offer various essential public health services.

    Essential Public Health Services

    • Health education and promotion
    • Disease prevention and control
    • Maternal and child health services
    • Nutrition programs
    • Immunization and vaccination services
    • Basic clinical and laboratory services
    • Referrals to secondary and tertiary care facilities

    Devolution of Basic Services

    • The major goal of devolution, as mandated by Republic Act 7160, is to empower the people and promote their self-reliance.
    • Devolution involves decentralizing governance, enabling local government units (LGUs) to deliver basic services that are more responsive to the needs of their respective communities.
    • This approach aims to improve service delivery, increase citizen participation, and create a more inclusive and effective system of governance.

    Municipal Health Board

    • The Chairman of the Municipal Health Board is the Mayor.
    • The Mayor collaborates with other board members to develop and implement policies and strategies that address the health needs of the local population.

    Health Care Delivery System

    • The primary level of health facility is the usual point of entry for a client into the health care delivery system.
    • Primary health care facilities, such as Rural Health Units (RHUs), Barangay Health Stations (BHS), and Health Centers, provide essential public health services.

    Role of Public Health Nurse

    • The public health nurse supervises rural health midwives and provides technical guidance to them.
    • The nurse is responsible for reporting cases of notifiable diseases, as mandated by Republic Act 3753.

    Epidemiology and Disease Eradication

    • Polio (poliomyelitis) was declared a target for eradication in the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 4.
    • The government has committed to implementing various strategies and interventions to eliminate the disease from the country.

    Community Health Nursing

    • Community health nursing is a developmental service that promotes health and well-being through continuous growth and improvement.
    • Health education and community organizing are essential components of community health nursing.

    Community Organizing

    • Core group formation involves training potential leaders in the community to empower them to drive change and mobilize resources.
    • This step is essential in building capacity within the community to address community needs effectively.

    Data Presentation

    • A bar graph is effective for comparing the frequency of leading causes of mortality in a municipality.
    • It allows for easy comparison between different causes of mortality and helps identify patterns or trends.

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