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What is the main goal of secondary prevention?
What is the main goal of secondary prevention?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of secondary prevention?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of secondary prevention?
According to the WHO definition, early detection of health disorders aims to identify changes that are still what?
According to the WHO definition, early detection of health disorders aims to identify changes that are still what?
Which of the following interventions would be classified under secondary prevention?
Which of the following interventions would be classified under secondary prevention?
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What distinguishes tertiary prevention from secondary prevention?
What distinguishes tertiary prevention from secondary prevention?
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What is the primary focus of public health nursing?
What is the primary focus of public health nursing?
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Which of the following best describes the objectives of public health?
Which of the following best describes the objectives of public health?
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What distinguishes community health nursing from other nursing practices?
What distinguishes community health nursing from other nursing practices?
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According to public health principles, which of the following is NOT included in the 3 P's?
According to public health principles, which of the following is NOT included in the 3 P's?
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Who is considered the focus of community health nursing?
Who is considered the focus of community health nursing?
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Which aspect is NOT typically addressed in community health nursing?
Which aspect is NOT typically addressed in community health nursing?
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What role do social machineries play in public health objectives?
What role do social machineries play in public health objectives?
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Which term refers to the recipients of services in community health nursing?
Which term refers to the recipients of services in community health nursing?
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Which unit is considered the basic unit of care in community health nursing?
Which unit is considered the basic unit of care in community health nursing?
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What is the main focus of community health nursing services?
What is the main focus of community health nursing services?
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Which level of clientele is NOT considered in community health nursing?
Which level of clientele is NOT considered in community health nursing?
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What approach is essential in realizing improvements in community health?
What approach is essential in realizing improvements in community health?
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Primordial prevention primarily aims to prevent what?
Primordial prevention primarily aims to prevent what?
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Which of the following is an example of primordial prevention?
Which of the following is an example of primordial prevention?
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What is a characteristic of the community health nurse's role?
What is a characteristic of the community health nurse's role?
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Which of the following best describes the prevention strategy of primordial prevention?
Which of the following best describes the prevention strategy of primordial prevention?
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What is primary prevention primarily focused on?
What is primary prevention primarily focused on?
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Which of the following is an example of health promotion in primary prevention?
Which of the following is an example of health promotion in primary prevention?
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What is the primary focus of the population (mass) strategy for primary prevention?
What is the primary focus of the population (mass) strategy for primary prevention?
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Which of the following best represents the high-risk strategy in primary prevention?
Which of the following best represents the high-risk strategy in primary prevention?
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Which intervention is NOT considered a part of primary prevention?
Which intervention is NOT considered a part of primary prevention?
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What does specific protection in primary prevention include?
What does specific protection in primary prevention include?
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Which of the following is NOT a measure of health promotion?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of health promotion?
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Why is the population strategy valuable in reducing cardiovascular diseases?
Why is the population strategy valuable in reducing cardiovascular diseases?
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What is defined as a disadvantage for an individual resulting from an impairment or disability?
What is defined as a disadvantage for an individual resulting from an impairment or disability?
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Which term describes any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function?
Which term describes any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function?
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What encompasses the coordinated use of medical, social, educational, and vocational measures for an individual?
What encompasses the coordinated use of medical, social, educational, and vocational measures for an individual?
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Which type of hospital specializes in treating specific diseases or conditions?
Which type of hospital specializes in treating specific diseases or conditions?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of tertiary prevention?
Which of the following is NOT a component of tertiary prevention?
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Which classification of hospitals is created by law and may be under various government entities?
Which classification of hospitals is created by law and may be under various government entities?
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What term is used to describe restrictions or lack of ability to perform normal activities?
What term is used to describe restrictions or lack of ability to perform normal activities?
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What is an example of a rehabilitation measure?
What is an example of a rehabilitation measure?
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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
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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.
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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.
