CHN EXAM Flashcards
Hierarchy of Nursing Science & Public Health Nursing
Which of the following best describes the focus of Community Health Nursing (CHN) compared to clinical nursing practice?
A. It focuses only on treating illnesses within the hospital setting.
B. It deals with individual care rather than a population approach.
C. It addresses health at the family, community, and population levels.
D. It provides care that is only curative and not preventive.
Answer: C. It addresses health at the family, community, and population levels.
Hierarchy of Nursing Science & Public Health Nursing
A child is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea, and it is discovered that many other children from the same barangay are experiencing similar symptoms. What should the public health nurse prioritize?
A. Treating only the admitted child to prevent further complications.
B. Educating the child’s parents about proper hydration and nutrition.
C. Investigating the barangay’s water supply for potential contamination.
D. Encouraging the child’s parents to seek alternative medicine.
Answer: C. Investigating the barangay’s water supply for potential contamination.
Hierarchy of Nursing Science & Public Health Nursing
The Universal Health Care Law (RA 11223) aligns with the new nursing law by:
A. Granting advanced public health nurses prescriptive authority in public health practice.
B. Restricting nurses from developing independent care plans.
C. Limiting nurses’ roles in public health decision-making.
D. Focusing only on hospital-based nursing care.
Answer: A. Granting advanced public health nurses prescriptive authority in public health practice.
The unit of service in community health nursing is:
A. The individual
B. The family
C. The physician
D. The nurse
Answer: B. The family
In public health nursing, effective communication is essential because:
A. It promotes behavioral change and improves health outcomes.
B. It ensures that nurses control patient decisions.
C. It discourages patients from participating in their care.
D. It removes the need for cultural sensitivity.
Answer: A. It promotes behavioral change and improves health outcomes.
Which of the following is NOT considered a core determinant of health?
A. Gender
B. Education and literacy
C. Personal health practices and coping skills
D. Social media usage
Answer: D. Social media usage
A nurse is working in a barangay where many residents are unemployed. The nurse understands that unemployment affects health because it:
A. Has no impact on healthcare access.
B. Ensures individuals have more time to focus on their health.
C. Reduces income, limiting access to healthcare services.
D. Prevents the spread of communicable diseases.
Answer: C. Reduces income, limiting access to healthcare services.
The 5 Cs of CHN include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Clients as partners
B. Collaboration
C. Clinical independence
D. Common good
Answer: C. Clinical independence
A nurse conducting a seminar on teenage pregnancy prevention in a community follows which principle of public health nursing?
A. Population-focused care
B. Individualized care
C. Disease-centered approach
D. Hospital-based care
Answer: A. Population-focused care
Which of the following statements about health education in public health nursing is TRUE?
A. It is only part of primary prevention.
B. It serves all three levels of prevention.
C. It is not considered an essential function in public health.
D. It is only effective when used in hospital settings.
Answer: B. It serves all three levels of prevention.
