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What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
- To conduct research on community health issues
- To help a community protect and preserve the health of its members (correct)
- To promote self-care among individuals and families
- To develop healthcare policies for communities
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of a community?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of a community?
- People
- Financial resources (correct)
- Shared values
- Goals and needs of a community
How are the goals and needs of a community typically determined?
How are the goals and needs of a community typically determined?
- Through local government initiatives
- Based on national health policies
- By healthcare professionals conducting surveys
- By the community's people themselves (correct)
What defines a community according to the provided information?
What defines a community according to the provided information?
What does the term 'community diagnosis' aim to achieve?
What does the term 'community diagnosis' aim to achieve?
Which statement best describes the role of people within a community?
Which statement best describes the role of people within a community?
Community health nursing integrates various health services. Which of the following is NOT one of the integrative elements?
Community health nursing integrates various health services. Which of the following is NOT one of the integrative elements?
In the context of community health, what aspect is primarily determined by the community's members?
In the context of community health, what aspect is primarily determined by the community's members?
How does community health nursing primarily seek to protect the health of its members?
How does community health nursing primarily seek to protect the health of its members?
Which of the following best reflects the significance of community diagnosis?
Which of the following best reflects the significance of community diagnosis?
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Community
Community
A group of people united by geography, shared values, or common interests.
Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Nursing practice focused on improving and maintaining the health of a community.
Community Health Goals
Community Health Goals
Priorities and needs identified by a community's members related to health.
Community Diagnosis
Community Diagnosis
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CHN Primary Goal
CHN Primary Goal
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CHN Secondary Goal
CHN Secondary Goal
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Community Components
Community Components
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Community People
Community People
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Community Definition
Community Definition
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CHN Primary Goal
CHN Primary Goal
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CHN Secondary Goal
CHN Secondary Goal
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Community: People
Community: People
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Community Goals/Needs
Community Goals/Needs
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Community Health Problems
Community Health Problems
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Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
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Study Notes
Introduction to Community Health Nursing
- Communities are essential and permanent parts of human experience.
- Communities are defined by geography or shared values/interests.
- Communities are groups of people sharing important life aspects, values, or institutions.
- A community is a social unit with interactions among its members.
- Community health nursing unites curative, preventative, and promotive health services.
- Community health nursing aims to identify community health problems.
Purpose of Community Health Nursing
- Maintaining community health is the primary goal of community health nursing (CHN).
- Promoting self-care is the secondary goal of CHN.
Components of Community
1. People
- People are a community's most important resource.
- People give the community its identity.
- People have community responsibilities.
- People share common values.
2. Goals and Needs
- Community goals and needs are defined by its members.
- Each community has specific health goals and needs.
- Community health goals often follow Maslow's hierarchy of needs (basic needs first).
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