10 Questions
Which term is used to describe the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through community efforts?
Public health
What is the main focus of community health nursing?
Promoting and preserving the health of populations
In community health, what does the term 'aggregate' refer to?
People with common characteristics but lack relatedness as a group
What is defined as 'the process of moving toward integrating human functioning and maximizing potential'?
Wellness
What is one of the main challenges faced by community health practice according to the text?
Remaining responsive to the community's health needs
What is a key function of any community according to the text?
Sharing common interests and concerns
Why are vulnerable populations at a higher risk for poor health according to the text?
As a result of barriers to social, economic, and environmental resources
In what way do communities impact the spread of disease according to the text?
By organizing responses to infectious disease outbreaks
Why do some believe that health and illness are community issues according to the text?
As a result of evidence showing the impact of community on health
What is an example provided in the text to demonstrate how communities can influence health?
Providing barriers to protect against health hazards
Explore the concept of community health nursing which involves caring for groups of people sharing common interests, living under the same regulations, and facing common concerns. Learn about vulnerable populations and the importance of collective sense of belonging in a community.
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