Introduction to Community Health Nursing
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Which term is used to describe the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through community efforts?

  • Physician practice
  • Social work
  • Public health (correct)
  • Community nursing
  • What is the main focus of community health nursing?

  • Specialized physician care
  • Individualized care
  • Clinical nursing practice
  • Promoting and preserving the health of populations (correct)
  • In community health, what does the term 'aggregate' refer to?

  • Individuals receiving occupational health services
  • Women enrolled in well-baby clinics
  • Registered patients of a clinic
  • People with common characteristics but lack relatedness as a group (correct)
  • What is defined as 'the process of moving toward integrating human functioning and maximizing potential'?

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

    What is one of the main challenges faced by community health practice according to the text?

    <p>Remaining responsive to the community's health needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of any community according to the text?

    <p>Sharing common interests and concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are vulnerable populations at a higher risk for poor health according to the text?

    <p>As a result of barriers to social, economic, and environmental resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do communities impact the spread of disease according to the text?

    <p>By organizing responses to infectious disease outbreaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some believe that health and illness are community issues according to the text?

    <p>As a result of evidence showing the impact of community on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example provided in the text to demonstrate how communities can influence health?

    <p>Providing barriers to protect against health hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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