Fields of CHN Flashcards
What is the primary focus of School Health Nursing?
Health promotion, disease prevention, and health screening
This encompasses a variety of activities aimed at improving the health of the school community.
What activities are involved in health promotion within School Health Nursing?
Organizing events that promote nutrition and exercise programs
This includes advocating healthy nutrition by not serving junk food in canteens.
How does School Health Nursing aim to raise awareness about nutrition?
By educating children on the value of nutrition and how to select food properly
The awareness initiatives also extend to faculty wellness.
What role does School Health Nursing play in disease prevention?
Coordinates with public health nurses for immunization activities
This includes vaccinations for diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio.
What is the significance of early detection in School Health Nursing?
To monitor for outbreaks of diseases in neighboring communities and conduct active case finding
This includes identifying symptomatic students reporting to school.
What health monitoring activities are performed for personnel or faculty?
Regular blood pressure monitoring, screening for obesity, and BMI assessments
These activities help identify risks that may lead to actual disease conditions.
What types of emergency care do School Health Nurses provide?
Care for fractures, bruises, and sprains
This is part of the immediate medical response within the school setting.
When is referral necessary in School Health Nursing?
When first aid is not sufficient
Referrals ensure that students receive appropriate and comprehensive medical care.
What types of health screenings are conducted by School Health Nursing?
Screening for cancer and cardiovascular diseases
These screenings are essential for early detection and intervention.
What is the purpose of case finding in School Health Nursing?
To identify communicable diseases
This process helps to control and prevent the spread of illnesses within the school.
What kind of health education is provided in School Health Nursing?
Education about teenage pregnancy and health
This is part of broader health education initiatives aimed at students.
What additional roles do School Health Nurses fulfill beyond clinical duties?
Environmental manager and program manager
They may manage programs such as counseling for teenage pregnancy and wellness clubs.
What is the overall impact of School Health Nursing on the population served?
Ensuring wellness in the population
This includes creating healthier environments and promoting health education.
Fill in the blank: The workplace is considered another setting to provide care for the _______.
family
This emphasizes the role of family members in supporting each other’s health needs.
What is the relationship between health and safety in the workplace?
Health and Safety is inseparable; to be safe is to be healthy due to workplace threats to health.
What are examples of health protection measures in occupational health nursing?
- Environmental scanning
- Health hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Control measures
- Surveillance
- Information and training
- Monitoring
- Record keeping
What is the noise level generated by machines in the production area?
90-120 decibels
What common non-communicable disease is linked to high noise levels among Filipinos?
Hypertension
What is the purpose of earplugs in the workplace?
To protect workers from hearing loss and ensure productivity.
What does health promotion in occupational health nursing involve?
- Health risk assessment
- Environment
- Lifestyle
- Employee information
- Assistance program
What is the latest occupational health safety law in the Philippines?
RA 11058
What does RA 11058 provide in terms of workplace personnel?
New recommendations regarding personnel required in each setting.
How are workplaces classified according to risk in RA 11058?
- Low risk: minimal equipment, hazards - offices
- Medium to high risk: industrial and manufacturing plants
What is required for workplaces with 100 or more workers?
An occupational health nurse is required.
What is Correctional Nursing?
Provision of healthcare to prisoners and developing programs to ensure their health.
What is Faith Community Nursing?
The practice of nursing combined with spiritual care.
What is the role of the church in Faith Community Nursing?
The church looks into the wellness of its members.
What is an EntrepreNurse?
A nurse starting up their own healthcare business.
What is home healthcare in the context of independent practice?
Private nursing at the comfort of the patient’s own home.
What does FCNC stand for?
Family Care Nursing Clinics
What are potential areas for independent nursing practice? (List three)
- Hospice, domiciliary management
- Public health advocacy
- Home health care services
What was the purpose of the initiative by DOLE in collaboration with other organizations?
To promote nurse entrepreneurship.
What type of services are expected from Family Care Nursing Clinics?
Primary care services including assessment and treatment.
What is one expected outcome of implementing universal healthcare?
More primary care facilities and providers.
Fill in the blank: The noise level in the workplace that can cause hearing loss is _______.
90-120 decibels
True or False: An occupational health nurse is considered a frontliner in occupational health services.
True
