Community Health Nursing in the Philippines

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Which of the following is true about community health nursing in the Philippines?

  • It is only practiced in hospitals
  • It is limited to a particular age or diagnostic group
  • It is not considered a nursing specialty
  • It is one of the two major fields of nursing (correct)

What are community health nurses officially called when they work in rural health units or health centers?

  • Public Health Nurses (correct)
  • School Health Nurses
  • Occupational Nurses
  • Hospital Nurses

According to the American Nurses Association, what does community health nursing practice aim to do?

  • Promote and preserve the health of populations (correct)
  • Focus on a specific age or diagnostic group
  • Only provide care in hospitals
  • Integrate nursing skills with surgical procedures

What is the scope of community health nursing practice?

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Which of the following is classified as community health nurses?

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Which of the following is NOT true about community health nursing in the Philippines?

<p>Community health nursing is limited to a particular age or diagnostic group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of community health nursing practice?

<p>Promoting and preserving the health of populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are classified as community health nurses?

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What is the relationship between community health nursing and public health?

<p>Community health nursing is a subset of public health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of community health nursing practice?

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Community Health Nursing in the Philippines

One of the two major nursing fields in the Philippines, focusing on population health.

Rural Health Unit Nurses

Community health nurses working in rural health centers, officially called 'Public Health Nurses'.

Community Health Nursing's Goal

Promoting and preserving the health of groups of people (populations).

Scope of Community Health Nursing

Very broad, covering many aspects of healthcare.

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Community Health Nurses (Examples)

This category includes different roles and individuals involved in population health.

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Community Health Limitations

Not limited to a specific age or health condition in the Philippines.

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Focus of Community Health

Promoting and preserving the health of a community.

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Community Health Nurses' Identity

Includes diverse roles and groups working in the Philippines.

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Public Health vs. Community Health

Community Health Nursing is part of the broader field of Public Health.

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Community Health Scope

Includes a comprehensive and general approach concerning population health.

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Study Notes

Community Health Nursing in the Philippines

  • Community health nurses working in rural health units or health centers are officially called Rural Health Nurses or Public Health Nurses.

Community Health Nursing Practice

  • Community health nursing practice aims to promote and preserve the health of populations, particularly in communities, through the prevention of illness and disability, restoration of health, and maintenance of healthy lifestyles.
  • The main focus of community health nursing practice is on the health of populations, particularly in communities.

Scope of Community Health Nursing Practice

  • The scope of community health nursing practice encompasses the three levels of prevention:
    • Primary prevention: preventing disease or illness from occurring
    • Secondary prevention: early detection and treatment of disease or illness
    • Tertiary prevention: rehabilitation and restoration of health

Community Health Nurses

  • Community health nurses include:
    • Public Health Nurses
    • Rural Health Nurses
    • Community Health Nurses

Relationship between Community Health Nursing and Public Health

  • Community health nursing is a specialty of public health nursing, which focuses on promoting and protecting the health of populations through education, advocacy, and research.

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