Public Health Nursing Overview
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What is the primary focus of public health nursing?

  • Focusing solely on secondary care services
  • Preventing disease within a community (correct)
  • Addressing health issues at a global level
  • Providing care exclusively to individuals

    • Which of the following best defines health promotion?

  • The process of diagnosing and treating diseases
  • Providing medical care to specific populations
  • Helping individuals control and improve their health (correct)
  • Conducting research on health statistics

    • What does the aggregate concept in public health refer to?

  • The entire community's health status
  • A subgroup within a larger population (correct)
  • A group of health care providers
  • The overall population without distinctions

    • What is the primary goal of primary prevention?

    <p>To promote health and prevent disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary prevention primarily targets which stage of health issues?

    <p>Early stages of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes tertiary prevention?

    <p>Managing complications arising from diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key areas of focus for primary prevention?

    <p>Health promotion and risk factor modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public health is primarily a scientific discipline that includes which of the following areas?

    <p>Epidemiology, statistics, and assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary focus of district nurses before 1970?

    <p>Caring exclusively for the impoverished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term did Nightingale use to refer to district nurses?

    <p>Health nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did district nursing expand its role after 1970?

    <p>Including general public health and welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change occurred in community health nursing after 1970?

    <p>The term was used for all nurses in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to ensure healthy lives for all ages?

    <p>Good Health and Well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals listed?

    <p>Affordable Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Sustainable Development Goal concerning Clean Water?

    <p>Guarantee availability and sustainable management of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect did specialized programs in district nursing enhance?

    <p>Opportunities for independent work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of community-oriented nursing?

    <p>Healthcare aimed primarily at community or population health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines community health?

    <p>A collaborative approach engaging communities through evidence-based strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary aim of community-based nursing?

    <p>To extend hospital care to the community's acute and chronic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of community health nursing?

    <p>Delivering care exclusively in clinical settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of health organizations in community health nursing?

    <p>To support community health initiatives at various levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept best captures the idea of a population aggregate?

    <p>A defined group distinguished by shared health interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Sustainable Development Goals influence health care delivery?

    <p>By setting a vision for optimal health integration within communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates community health nursing from public health nursing?

    <p>Public health nursing emphasizes a broader population focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of tertiary health care services?

    <p>To facilitate optimal functioning despite illness or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of public health nursing?

    <p>It focuses only on individual care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of community health nursing did Florence Nightingale make significant contributions?

    <p>The district nursing stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tertiary prevention primarily focus on?

    <p>Restoring functions and preventing further loss of function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following early practices was used to control communicable diseases?

    <p>Developing sewage systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noted as a weakness in early home care nursing?

    <p>High infant and maternal mortality rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which determinant is emphasized by public health nursing?

    <p>Determinants of health including individual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential component of promoting adjustment in tertiary health care?

    <p>End of life care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Climate Action within the Sustainable Development Goals?

    <p>Regulating emissions and promoting renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on conserving oceans and marine resources?

    <p>Life Below Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of Public Health that encourages proactive measures?

    <p>Focus on the aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health refers to the ability to connect and relate to others?

    <p>Social health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant goal of Vision 2030 for Jamaica?

    <p>Ensure a secure, cohesive and just society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of Public Health is aimed at leading community health efforts?

    <p>Model leadership in health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dimensions of health encourages lifelong learning and skill improvement?

    <p>Intellectual health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major objective of Partnerships for the Goals within the Sustainable Development framework?

    <p>To strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for health problems?

    <p>Proper nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the essential public health functions focused on addressing health problems?

    <p>Public health surveillance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is considered a population aggregate in community health?

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

    What aspect is included in the components of community health practice?

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

    What was the purpose of the Public health laws & regulations in Jamaica enacted in 1985?

    <p>To prevent communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population is identified as having special needs that include immunization?

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

    What does quality assurance in public health aim to evaluate?

    <p>Accessibility and quality of personal and population health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for parents under the Immunization Regulation 1986 for children under seven?

    <p>Immunize within a year of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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