Public Health Nursing Overview
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Public Health Nursing Overview

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What is the main goal of secondary prevention?

  • To halt the progress of a disease at its incipient stage (correct)
  • To treat diseases after irreversible damage has occurred
  • To promote lifestyle changes to prevent disease onset
  • To provide rehabilitation services for chronic illnesses
  • Which of the following is NOT an aspect of secondary prevention?

  • Patient rehabilitation after disease progression (correct)
  • Breast self-examination
  • Screening tests for early diagnosis
  • Pap smear tests
  • According to the WHO definition, early detection of health disorders aims to identify changes that are still what?

  • Life-threatening
  • Incipient
  • Irreversible
  • Reversible (correct)
  • Which of the following interventions would be classified under secondary prevention?

    <p>Radiographic examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes tertiary prevention from secondary prevention?

    <p>Tertiary prevention is applied when disease has advanced beyond early stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of public health nursing?

    <p>Promoting health through community efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the objectives of public health?

    <p>Control of communicable diseases and sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes community health nursing from other nursing practices?

    <p>The emphasis on environmental health factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to public health principles, which of the following is NOT included in the 3 P's?

    <p>Providing personal care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the focus of community health nursing?

    <p>The community's population as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically addressed in community health nursing?

    <p>Surgical procedures for individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do social machineries play in public health objectives?

    <p>They help in organizing community health efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the recipients of services in community health nursing?

    <p>Clients or consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is considered the basic unit of care in community health nursing?

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

    What is the main focus of community health nursing services?

    <p>Community as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of clientele is NOT considered in community health nursing?

    <p>Corporate entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach is essential in realizing improvements in community health?

    <p>Multidisciplinary approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primordial prevention primarily aims to prevent what?

    <p>Emergence of risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of primordial prevention?

    <p>Education on healthy lifestyle choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the community health nurse's role?

    <p>Evaluate community-wide health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the prevention strategy of primordial prevention?

    <p>Changing social and environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primary prevention primarily focused on?

    <p>Removing the risk of disease occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of health promotion in primary prevention?

    <p>Immunization against diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the population (mass) strategy for primary prevention?

    <p>Addressing the whole population regardless of risk levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the high-risk strategy in primary prevention?

    <p>Screening individuals for existing chronic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is NOT considered a part of primary prevention?

    <p>Treatment of patients with chronic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does specific protection in primary prevention include?

    <p>Immunization and chemoprophylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a measure of health promotion?

    <p>Testing for genetic predisposition to diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the population strategy valuable in reducing cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>It can lead to modest changes that impact entire populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a disadvantage for an individual resulting from an impairment or disability?

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

    Which term describes any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function?

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

    What encompasses the coordinated use of medical, social, educational, and vocational measures for an individual?

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

    Which type of hospital specializes in treating specific diseases or conditions?

    <p>Specialty Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of tertiary prevention?

    <p>Promotion of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of hospitals is created by law and may be under various government entities?

    <p>Government Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe restrictions or lack of ability to perform normal activities?

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

    What is an example of a rehabilitation measure?

    <p>Vocational training for enhancing skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Public Health Nursing

    • Combines public health and nursing practices to address community health issues.
    • Utilizes nursing, social, and public health sciences to promote and protect population health.
    • Dr. Ce Winslow describes public health's goals: prevention of disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts.

    Objectives of Public Health

    • Control communicable diseases.
    • Organize medical and nursing services for community access.
    • Educate individuals, families, and communities on personal hygiene and health practices.
    • Improve sanitation and environmental conditions.

    Community Health Nursing

    • Integrates nursing and public health practices for community health enhancement.
    • Focuses on the health needs of entire populations rather than individual patients.
    • Addresses both personal and environmental health aspects.
    • Utilizes terms like "client" or "consumer" when referring to community members.

    Basic Concepts and Principles

    • Family serves as the fundamental unit of care, considering all members' health needs.
    • Community health nurse focuses on the health of the whole community.
    • Emphasizes enhancing community capacity to address health issues through multidisciplinary efforts.

    Health Care Delivery System

    • Public health services are provided at national and local levels via government health departments and local government units.
    • Hospitals are classified into tertiary, secondary, and primary care facilities, serving varied community health needs.

    Levels of Prevention

    • Prevention encompasses actions to eliminate or reduce disease impact:
      • Primordial Prevention: Aims to prevent risk factors from developing through education and changes in social conditions.
      • Primary Prevention: Targets interventions before disease onset, including health promotion and specific protection measures such as vaccinations.
      • Secondary Prevention: Focuses on early disease detection and management to prevent complications and further progression.
      • Tertiary Prevention: Involves measures to reduce disability and enhance quality of life when disease has advanced.

    Definitions

    • Impairment: Loss or abnormality of physical or mental function.
    • Disability: Limitation in performing an activity considered normal for an individual.
    • Handicap: A disadvantage arising from impairment or disability that hinders societal role fulfillment.
    • Rehabilitation: Coordinated efforts aimed at restoring individuals to their highest functional ability.

    Hospital Classifications

    • By Ownership:
      • Government Hospitals: Funded and established by law; may fall under various government agencies.
      • Private Hospitals: Operated by individuals or organizations, including NGOs and religious institutions.
    • By Functional Capacity:
      • General Hospitals: Provide broad medical and surgical care across various specialties.
      • Specialty Hospitals: Focus on specific diseases or patient types.

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    Explore the essential concepts and practices of public health nursing in this quiz. Understand how nursing and public health come together to improve community health through various skills and knowledge. Dive into the synthesis of these fields and their impact on populations.

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