Social Determinants of Health Quiz
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What is the primary goal of community health nursing?

  • Providing care only to individuals
  • Exclusively working in public health nursing agencies
  • Focusing solely on independent practice
  • Promoting health and preventing disease in communities (correct)

    • According to Nightingale, what is health?

  • The presence of infirmity
  • The state of complete physical well-being
  • Merely the absence of disease
  • The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

    • Which determinant of health according to the World Health Organization is related to stress and self-confidence?

  • Access to healthcare services
  • Income and social status
  • Community support systems
  • Education (correct)

    • Who is considered the 'father of public health'?

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

    What is the focus of community nursing according to Jacobson?

    <p>Promoting health in a wide variety of community services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does income and social status affect health according to WHO?

    <p>Higher income and social status are linked to better health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What levels of clientele are involved in the utilization of the nursing process according to Maglaya et al.?

    <p>Individuals, families, population groups, and communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Health' according to WHO is defined as:

    <p>'The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the philosophy of community health nursing based on?

    <p>Men's worth and dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In community health nursing, who is considered the patient or client?

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

    What is the primary focus of community health nursing?

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

    What does the concept of partnership emphasize in community health nursing?

    <p>Active partnership with patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects community health nursing practice according to the text?

    <p>Developments in society and health technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of community health nursing in terms of healthcare needs?

    <p>&quot;Greatest good for the greatest number&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does a community health nurse partner with during care phases?

    <p>&quot;Family or community as active partners&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the community play in community health nursing according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Active partners&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CHN consider when looking at healthcare needs?

    <p>&quot;Entire community&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes up the unit of care in community health nursing according to the text?

    <p>Families and communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tertiary Prevention

    • Correction and prevention of a disease state

    Public Health

    • WHO's definition: applying science in the context of politics to reduce inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number
    • Purdom's definition: prioritizing the survival of the human species and recognizing each phase in human development is of equal importance
    • Dr. Charles Edward Winslow's definition: science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through an organized community effort

    Core Elements of Community

    • Locus
    • Sharing
    • Joint action
    • Social ties
    • Diversity

    Goal and Objective of CHN

    • Goal: assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining holistic health through multidisciplinary efforts
    • Objective: achieving the highest possible level of community health by developing and enhancing the capabilities of individuals, families, and the community

    Determinants of Health

    • Physical Environment: safe water, clean air, healthy workplaces, safe houses, communities, and roads
    • Employment and working conditions: people in employment are healthier, particularly those with control over working conditions
    • Social support networks: greater support from families, friends, and communities is linked to better health
    • Culture: customs, traditions, and beliefs affect health
    • Genetics: inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness, and likelihood of developing certain illnesses
    • Personal Behavior and coping skills: balanced eating, keeping active, smoking, drinking, and coping with life's stresses affect health
    • Health Services: access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influence health
    • Gender: men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages

    Preventive Approach to Health

    • Health promotion
    • Disease prevention
    • 3 Levels of Prevention:
      • Primary Prevention: prevention of problems before they occur (e.g., immunization, water purification, good nutrition)
      • Secondary Prevention: early detection and intervention (e.g., mammography, BP screening)
      • Tertiary Prevention: correction and prevention of disease state

    Community Health Nursing (CHN)

    • Definition: a unique blend of nursing and public health practice woven into a human service
    • Focus: promotion of health, prevention of disease, care of the sick, and rehabilitation
    • Characteristics:
      • Autonomy
      • Continuity of care
      • Collaboration
      • Interactivity
      • Accountability
      • Intimacy with reality of client's situations

    Philosophy of CHN

    • Based on the worth and dignity of men
    • Focus on health promotion and care directed to individuals, families, and groups contributing to the healthcare of the population as a whole

    Concepts and Principles of CHN

    • Primary focus on health promotion
    • Family as the unit of care and community as the patient
    • Four levels of clientele: individuals, families, population groups, and communities
    • Partnership: working with, not for, the individual patient, family, group, or community
    • Change: CHN practice is affected by developments in health technology and societal changes
    • Healthcare delivery system: CHN is part of the larger human services system

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