Community Health Nursing Principles and Models
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What is the primary duty of a school nurse in relation to students with eating disorders and obesity?

  • Serve as a case manager (correct)
  • Coordinate physical activities for students
  • Promote competitive eating
  • Discipline students for unhealthy behaviors
  • Which standard relates to the school nurse implementing their care plan?

  • Standard 4: Planning
  • Standard 6: Evaluation
  • Standard 3: Outcomes Identification
  • Standard 5: Implementation (correct)
  • What is one component of health promotion that school nurses must provide?

  • Disease diagnosis
  • Emergency response training
  • Health education (correct)
  • Medication administration
  • Which standard focuses on the practice quality enhancement by a school nurse?

    <p>Standard 7: Quality of Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the school nurse during the evaluation phase?

    <p>To assess the client's progress towards expected outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would a school nurse be responsible for follow-up care?

    <p>A faculty member with chronic illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard focuses on the school nurse identifying expected outcomes for the client?

    <p>Standard 3: Outcomes Identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is part of coordination of care by the school nurse?

    <p>Scheduling referrals to specialists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Community Health Nursing (CHN) practice?

    <p>To further apply public health measures within the framework of total CHN effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle emphasizes the significance of family in Community Health Nursing?

    <p>The family serves as the primary unit of service, influencing its functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does respect for clients' values, customs, and beliefs play in Community Health Nursing?

    <p>It enhances the effectiveness of care provided to clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is health education integrated within Community Health Nursing?

    <p>It is a vital part of functions, encouraging community discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Socialism as a philosophy related to community health?

    <p>It supports shared control over production and distribution of resources like food and housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the importance of periodic and continuing evaluation in Community Health Nursing?

    <p>It allows for assessing the attainment of CHN goals and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the philosophy that individuals in the community can handle their own problems imply?

    <p>With education and assistance, they can solve their own problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do collaborative work relationships contribute to Community Health Nursing?

    <p>They facilitate goal achievement by recognizing the collective effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the public health nurse when acting as an occupational health nurse?

    <p>Assessing the health needs of the working population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was originally founded by Ms. Magdalena Valenzuela in the Philippines?

    <p>Industrial Nursing Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change took place on September 10, 1960, in the realm of occupational health nursing in the Philippines?

    <p>The renaming of the Industrial Nursing Unit to OHNAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following standards emphasizes the importance of ethics in school nursing practice?

    <p>Standard 12: Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect that school nurses must integrate into their practice according to the standards?

    <p>Research findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do occupational health nurses primarily serve in the community health nursing practice in the Philippines?

    <p>Designing healthful working interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurred on September 25, 1979, regarding occupational health nursing in the Philippines?

    <p>Establishment of a Specialty Board for certifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of transferring knowledge to practice, what aspect is emphasized for school nurses in their leadership roles?

    <p>Professional development of staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of the occupational health team in relation to industrial establishments?

    <p>Ensure compliance with the sanitation code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does the occupational health nurse take when there are violations of business permit conditions?

    <p>Recommends issuance of licenses and permits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the occupational health nurse do in response to worker complaints about industrial hygiene?

    <p>Recommend appropriate measures for immediate compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a physical hazard that could affect worker health?

    <p>Noise and vibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the occupational health nurse ensure workers are aware of potential hazards?

    <p>By informing them about hazard nature and control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be regularly maintained to ensure worker safety?

    <p>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing is performed by occupational health nurses related to worker hazards?

    <p>Periodic physical examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is recommended when occupational and environmental health problems remain unsolved?

    <p>Refer or elevate to higher authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of community health nursing?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a field of community health nursing?

    <p>Surgical Nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PRECEDE component of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model stand for?

    <p>Predisposing, Reinforcing, Enabling Constructs in Educational Diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theoretical model focuses on health promotion and was developed by Nola Pender?

    <p>Health Promotion Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In community health nursing, safe and appropriate care must be provided to which group?

    <p>Individuals and families as clients in community settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about community health nursing is accurate?

    <p>It involves both nursing practice and public health practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key roles of a nurse in community health nursing?

    <p>Implementing the nursing process for individuals and families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the continuous nature of community health nursing?

    <p>It provides ongoing and non-episodic health care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Community Health Nursing

    • Definition: Synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice promoting and preserving the health of populations.
    • Philosophy: People in the community have the potential for continuous development and are capable of dealing with their own problems if educated and helped.
    • Principles:
      • Recognized need of individuals, families, and communities drives CHN practice.
      • Knowledge and understanding of agency policies and objectives facilitate goal achievement.
      • Family is the unit of service, influenced by its ability to address its problems.
      • Respect for clients’ values, customs, and beliefs are crucial for effective care.
      • Health education and counseling are integral to CHN functions.
      • Collaboration with colleagues and health team members is vital.
      • Periodic evaluation assesses goal attainment with client involvement.

    Theoretical Models/Approaches

    • Health Belief Model (HBM): Focuses on individual beliefs about health and their influence on health behavior.
    • Milio’s Framework for Prevention: Explores the relationship between health behavior and social factors.
    • Nola Pender’s Health Promotion: Emphasizes individual's motivation to engage in health-promoting behaviors.
    • Lawrence Green’s PRECEDE-PROCEED MODEL: A comprehensive model that involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs.

    School Health Nursing

    • Standards of Practice: Cover assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
    • Standards of Professional Performance: Include quality of practice, education, professional practice evaluation, collegiality, collaboration, ethics, research, resource utilization, leadership, and program management.

    Occupational Health Nursing

    • Public Health Perspective: Focuses on the health of people within workplaces, emphasizing prevention and intervention.
    • Functions:
      • Work with the occupational health team to ensure sanitary and industrial hygiene compliance.
      • Recommend license/business permits, suspensions, or revocations based on compliance.
      • Coordinate with government agencies for implementation of regulations.
      • Address complaints related to industrial hygiene.
      • Provide, install, and maintain control facilities and protective barriers.
      • Inform workers about potential hazards and control measures.
      • Conduct periodic health examinations.
      • Provide occupational health services and facilities.
      • Refer unsolved issues to higher authorities.
      • Prepare and submit yearly reports.
    • Workplace Hazards:
      • Physical hazards: Agents causing tissue damage or harm, including radiation, temperature extremes, noise, electric and magnetic fields, lasers, microwaves, and vibration.
      • Chemical hazards: Substances that can cause health problems through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
      • Biological hazards: Infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites found in the workplace.
      • Ergonomic hazards: Factors that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motions, awkward postures, and heavy lifting.
      • Psychosocial hazards: Work-related factors causing stress, anxiety, burnout, and other mental health issues.

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    This quiz explores the core principles and theoretical models of Community Health Nursing (CHN), focusing on promoting health in populations. It emphasizes the importance of individual and family recognition, agency knowledge, and cultural respect in healthcare delivery. Test your understanding of the Health Belief Model and its application in CHN practice.

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