1 Community and Public Health Nursing Flashcards

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a group of people sharing common geographic boundaries and/or common values and interests

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community

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utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele

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Community health nursing

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3
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The art and science of preventing disease and prolonging life and promoting health to enable every citizen to realize his birthright to health and longevity

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public health

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4
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its is community health nursing practiced in the public sector

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public health nursing

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5
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special field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health, and some phases of social assistance

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standards of public health nursing in the philippines

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6
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philosophy of CHN practice

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“a system of beliefs that provides the direction and describe the what’s, why’s and the how’s of activities within a profession

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7
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The community health nursing is guided by the belief of

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H.U.M.A.N.I.S.T.I.C

H- Humanistic values of the nursing profession upheld
U- Unique and distinct component of health care
M- Multiple factors of health considered
A- Active participation of clients encouraged
N- Nurse considers availability of resources
I- Interdependence among health team members practiced
S - Scientific and up-to-date
T- Tasks of Community Health Nurse vary with time and place
I - Independence or self-reliance of the people is the end goal
C - Connectedness of health and development regarded

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8
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it is the patient in community health nursing

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community

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9
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who is the unit of care

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FAMILY

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10
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four levels of clientele

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individual
family
population groups
community

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11
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In community health nursing, the ______ is considered as an ______ ______, not a passive recipient of care

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Client
Active Partner

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12
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community health nursing practice is affected by
_________ in particular and
_________ in general

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Development of health , Changes in society

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13
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Community health nursing is a part of

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health care system and the larger human service system

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14
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  • utilizes the nursing process in the care of the client in the home setting and in public health care facilities
  • conducts referral of patients
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clinician

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Utilizes the teaching skills to improve the health knowledge, skills and attitudes; conducts health information campaigns for the purpose of health promotion and disease prevention.

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health educator

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Establishes linkages and collaborative relationships with other health professionals, agencies and organizations to address health problems.

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coordinator and collaborator

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Monitors and supervises the performance of midwives and auxiliary health workers; initiates formulation of staff development and training programs.

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supervisor

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Influences people to participate in the overall process of community development.

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leader & change agent

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Organizes the nursing service component of the local health agency or LGU; responsible for the delivery of package of services by the health program to target clientele.

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manager

20
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Participates in the conduct of research and utilizes research findings in practice.

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researcher

21
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roles of public health nurse

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clinician
health educator
coordinator and collaborator
supervisor
leader and change agent
manager
researcher

22
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“A person shall be deemed to be practicing nursing within the meaning of this Act when he/she singly or in collaboration with another, initiates and performs nursing services to individuals, families and communities in any health care setting.”

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Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173), Article VI, Nursing Practice, Section 28, Scope of Nursing

23
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The public health nurse will take charge of the ________ responsibilities if the ______ is unable to perform his duties/ functions or is not available

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Municipal Health Officer’s (MHO)

24
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Specialized Fields of Community Health Nursing

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• community mental health nursing
• occupational health nursing
• school health

25
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A unique clinical process which includes an integration of concepts from nursing, mental health, social psychology, psychology, community networks, and the basic sciences.

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community mental health nursing

26
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The application of nursing principles and procedures in conserving the health of workers in all occupations

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occupational health nursing

27
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The application of nursing theories and principles in the care of the school population

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school health nursing