Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main goal of primary prevention?
What is the main goal of primary prevention?
- To prevent diseases or injuries before they occur (correct)
- To identify diseases early through screenings
- To manage long-term health problems
- To reduce the impact of disease after it has occurred
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
- Promoting healthy eating habits
- Banning hazardous products
- Regular exams and screening tests (correct)
- Immunization against diseases
Which approach is part of tertiary prevention?
Which approach is part of tertiary prevention?
- Implementing legislation for safe practices
- Helping individuals manage long-term health problems (correct)
- Conducting public awareness campaigns
- Encouraging regular exercise and healthy habits
What is a common goal for primary prevention strategies?
What is a common goal for primary prevention strategies?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of secondary prevention?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of secondary prevention?
Immunization is primarily an example of which type of prevention?
Immunization is primarily an example of which type of prevention?
What is a typical activity associated with tertiary prevention?
What is a typical activity associated with tertiary prevention?
Which concept aims to alter behaviors that can lead to diseases or injuries?
Which concept aims to alter behaviors that can lead to diseases or injuries?
What does the Health Belief Model primarily aim to explain?
What does the Health Belief Model primarily aim to explain?
Which factor is NOT included as a type of variable in the Health Belief Model?
Which factor is NOT included as a type of variable in the Health Belief Model?
What is the primary focus of chronic disease management programs?
What is the primary focus of chronic disease management programs?
What is meant by 'perceived susceptibility' in the context of the Health Belief Model?
What is meant by 'perceived susceptibility' in the context of the Health Belief Model?
What does prevention in health focus on?
What does prevention in health focus on?
What do demographic variables include in the Health Belief Model?
What do demographic variables include in the Health Belief Model?
Which of the following best describes Nola Pender's Health Promotion theory?
Which of the following best describes Nola Pender's Health Promotion theory?
How does the Health Belief Model view the relationship between behavior and expectations?
How does the Health Belief Model view the relationship between behavior and expectations?
Which of the following is a key term associated with the Health Belief Model?
Which of the following is a key term associated with the Health Belief Model?
What does the term 'individual characteristics and experiences' refer to in Pender's theory?
What does the term 'individual characteristics and experiences' refer to in Pender's theory?
What is a likely behavior of individuals who perceive they are susceptible to a health problem?
What is a likely behavior of individuals who perceive they are susceptible to a health problem?
In health promotion, which factor is NOT considered as part of behavior-specific cognition and affect?
In health promotion, which factor is NOT considered as part of behavior-specific cognition and affect?
Which of the following best describes 'benefits' in the Health Belief Model?
Which of the following best describes 'benefits' in the Health Belief Model?
What role do support groups play in managing chronic diseases?
What role do support groups play in managing chronic diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a level of prevention in health?
Which of the following is NOT a level of prevention in health?
How does Nola Pender’s theory view health promotion?
How does Nola Pender’s theory view health promotion?
What is the primary focus of administrative diagnosis?
What is the primary focus of administrative diagnosis?
What does policy diagnosis assess?
What does policy diagnosis assess?
Which phase focuses on determining if program objectives are being met?
Which phase focuses on determining if program objectives are being met?
What is the main purpose of impact evaluation?
What is the main purpose of impact evaluation?
Which phase assesses the overall objectives and health impact on the community?
Which phase assesses the overall objectives and health impact on the community?
In which context are nurses involved according to the provided content?
In which context are nurses involved according to the provided content?
What aspect of program evaluation is targeted during the implementation phase?
What aspect of program evaluation is targeted during the implementation phase?
Which function is NOT associated with nurses in the content provided?
Which function is NOT associated with nurses in the content provided?
What is the primary role of attending to complaints of establishments related to industrial hygiene?
What is the primary role of attending to complaints of establishments related to industrial hygiene?
What is an essential function of community mental health nursing?
What is an essential function of community mental health nursing?
Which of the following is critical for ensuring the safety of workers regarding hazards in the workplace?
Which of the following is critical for ensuring the safety of workers regarding hazards in the workplace?
What should be done regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?
What should be done regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?
Which of the following activities is NOT a function of a community mental health nurse?
Which of the following activities is NOT a function of a community mental health nurse?
Which activity is important for addressing unsolved occupational health issues?
Which activity is important for addressing unsolved occupational health issues?
What type of service should be provided to employees regarding their occupational health?
What type of service should be provided to employees regarding their occupational health?
What is a key responsibility for testing workers in relation to workplace hazards?
What is a key responsibility for testing workers in relation to workplace hazards?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Theoretical Models in Community Health Practice
- Theoretical models explain health phenomena by attributing inner structures or mechanisms, influencing community health.
- Health Belief Model (HBM): Predicts health-related behaviors based on individual perceptions of risk and benefits.
- Key Terms in HBM:
- Demographic and Psychosocial Characteristics: Affect individual perceptions of health behaviors.
- Perceived Susceptibility: Individuals assessing their risk of health problems tend to adopt preventive behaviors.
- Primary Prevention: Focuses on preventing disease before it occurs through legislation, education, and immunization.
- Secondary Prevention: Involves early detection and treatment to slow disease progression and encourage strategies that prevent recurrence.
- Tertiary Prevention: Aims to manage long-term health issues, improving quality of life and functional ability.
- Nola Pender's Health Promotion: Views health as a dynamic state and promotes well-being through understanding individual influences on health.
- Key Concepts in Pender's Model:
- Individual Characteristics and Experiences: Personal behaviors and factors that influence health.
- Behavior-Specific Cognition and Affect: Includes perceived benefits, barriers, self-efficacy, and interpersonal influences affecting health behavior.
- Administrative Diagnosis: Assesses policies and resources for program development and feasibility.
- Process Evaluation: Evaluates the implementation of health programs and their effectiveness in achieving objectives.
- Impact Evaluation: Measures changes in factors influenced by the program and educator performance.
- Outcome Evaluation: Assesses overall program effects on community health and quality of life.
Different Fields of Nursing
- Nurses play essential roles in communities, providing care from birth to end-of-life stages.
- Nursing functions include direct patient care, case management, establishing standards, and quality assurance.
- Occupational Health Nursing:
- Assesses complaints related to industrial hygiene, recommending compliance measures.
- Participates in maintaining protective barriers to manage workplace hazards.
- Ensures worker awareness of hazards and controls, alongside regular health examinations.
- Enforces the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safety compliance.
- Provides ongoing occupational health services and communicates unresolved issues to authorities.
- Prepares annual reports for local and national health departments.
- Community Mental Health Nursing:
- Applies specialized knowledge to promote and maintain mental health in communities.
- Establishes therapeutic relationships through home visits and develops comprehensive care plans.
- Focuses on sociocultural needs and encourages medication adherence among clients.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
