Community Health Nursing; Public Health Flashcards
a noncommunicable disease that causes death
mortality
mainly caused by acute respiratory infection
morbidity
a science and art of preventing disease and promoting health
public health
define as the field of professional practice in nursing and in public health in which technical nursing, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are applied to problems of health.
public health nursing
it is a term used to describe the state of health and how easy or difficult it is to be healthy where people live, learn, work, and play.
community health
promoting and preserving the health of populations
community health nursing
knowledge of the nurse in terms of the status of illness/health of the client
safe and quality nursing care
organization of work; ensure the equipment are properly functioning
management of resources and environment
assessment of clients learning needs, development, learning, implementation, and evaluation
health education
adherence to nursing laws; including documentation of care given to clients
legal responsibility
respect for the rights of the client, responsibility and accountability of one decision and actions
ethicomoral responsibility
identification of own learning needs. professional image; positive attitude
personal and professional development
data gathering for quality improvement, identification and reporting of solutions
quality improvement