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What is the best definition of a community?

  • A random group of people
  • Members of an extended family living within the province
  • All the seniors living within the same province
  • Students at a college (correct)

    • What is included in community dynamics?

  • Decision-making (correct)
  • Geographical boundaries
  • Community history
  • Community centres

    • What is included in a healthy community process?

  • Involvement by selected sectors of the community
  • Participation from formal leaders
  • Access to health care
  • Support from the mayor and council (correct)

    • How does a nurse assess lines of resistance in a community?

    <p>Collecting information about the community's strengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is part of the windshield survey?

    <p>Using the five senses to get a picture of the overall community environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way for a nurse to conduct an assessment of an aggregate community?

    <p>Survey adults who ride the transit system to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is most likely to define a community's political boundaries?

    <p>The catchment area for the local schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse most likely doing when collecting qualitative data as part of a community assessment?

    <p>Conducting a public meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a community forum?

    <p>A few people may dominate the discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be important in helping a group of nurses continue with their community assessment?

    <p>Focus on the purpose of the assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a population health approach in a community project?

    <p>Trying to reduce inequalities in health between population groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the best place for a nurse to look for Canadian population health indicators?

    <p>Canadian Institute of Health website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would the nurse want to address with Mr. Yeung regarding his psychosocial risk factors for heart disease?

    <p>Cultural beliefs about nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will a nurse do when analyzing community data?

    <p>Compare summarized data with related sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement is a nurse most likely to use when writing a community health nursing diagnosis?

    <p>High school students' risky behaviours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What community participatory tool has the nurse used when asking participants to discuss the most important health problem?

    <p>Community needs matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a step in community program evaluation?

    <p>Engage stakeholders throughout the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the best response to the goal of community health nursing?

    <p>To promote, preserve, and protect the health of individuals, families, aggregates, and populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core of a community?

    <p>The people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the community health promotion model?

    <p>The nursing process and primary health care are an integral part of the model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse assess in the physical environment of a large northern city?

    <p>Mercury poisoning of the fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might a nurse collect quantitative data on a community?

    <p>Review public health records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way for a nurse to engage key stakeholders in identifying the cause of the increased rate of STIs?

    <p>Hold small focus group meetings in the high school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will a risk assessment of the community identify?

    <p>Behaviours that place the adolescents at risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach would increase community participation in strategies to reduce the incidence of STIs?

    <p>Ask the stakeholders what is the priority need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of a community?

    <p>Students at a college</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of diagonal communication in a community?

    <p>Holding a community meeting with government officials regarding school closures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is most likely to define a community's boundaries with situational factors?

    <p>The catchment area for the local schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must nurses keep as a priority when planning and evaluating interventions?

    <p>Principles of primary health care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes how a nurse should engage in community evaluation?

    <p>Share successes with the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comment would indicate that a group of nursing students requires further instruction about the community health promotion model?

    <p>The web of causation will help guide my practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse assess in the physical environment of a large northern city?

    <p>Mercury poisoning of the fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might a nurse collect quantitative data on a community?

    <p>Review public health records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way for a nurse to engage key stakeholders in identifying the cause of the increased rate of STIs?

    <p>Hold small focus group meetings in the high school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will a risk assessment of the community identify?

    <p>Behaviours that place the adolescents at risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach would increase community participation in strategies to reduce the incidence of STIs?

    <p>Ask the stakeholders what is the priority need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Community Definition and Dynamics

    • A community is best defined as a group of students at a college.
    • Community dynamics include decision-making processes within the community.

    Healthy Community Process

    • Participation from the mayor and council is essential for a healthy community process.

    Community Assessment Techniques

    • Nurses assess community strengths by analyzing the lines of resistance.
    • A windshield survey involves using the five senses to understand the overall community environment.

    Data Collection Methods

    • Surveying adults on public transit can effectively assess aggregate community needs.
    • Qualitative data can be collected through public meetings.

    Community Forum Limitations

    • Community forums may be dominated by a few attendees, limiting diverse participation.

    Community Health Nursing Goals

    • The primary goal is to promote, preserve, and protect the health of various population groups.

    Community Core and Health Promotion Model

    • The core of a community is its people.
    • The community health promotion model integrates the nursing process and primary health care for effective community planning.

    Physical Environment Assessment

    • Nurses should assess environmental issues, such as mercury poisoning, when evaluating the physical environment of a community.

    Engaging Stakeholders

    • Conducting focus group meetings can effectively engage stakeholders in addressing public health issues like STI rates.

    Quantitative Data Collection

    • Reviewing public health records is a reliable method for collecting quantitative data.

    Risk Assessment Focus

    • A community risk assessment identifies behaviors that place adolescents at risk for STIs.

    Community Participation Strategies

    • To encourage community involvement, prioritize stakeholder input when developing health intervention strategies.

    Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

    • Sharing successes with the community is crucial for ongoing engagement and evaluation of health programs.

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    Test your knowledge on the community nursing process with these flashcards. Each card presents a question related to key concepts of community, dynamics, and nursing principles. Perfect for nursing students aiming to grasp essential community health concepts.

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