lesson 3

Question 1

special field of nursing that combines the skill of nursing, public health and some phases of social assistance and functions

Answer 1

Public health nursing

Question 2

a service rendered by a professional nurse with communities, groups, families, individuals at home, in health centers, in clinics, in schools, in places of work for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, care of the sick at home and rehabilitation. - Ruth B Freeman

Answer 2

Public health nursing

Question 3

service available to all people. - Lilian Wald

Answer 3

Public health nursing

Question 4

PHN focuses on preventive, not curative
for the promotion of health
improvement of the conditions in the social and physical environment
rehabilitation of illness and disability

Answer 4

Public health nursing

Question 5

providing healthcare to all individuals, families and community in the respective field

Answer 5

Public health nurse

Question 6

training, supervising and guiding the health workers in health care delivery services to the community

Answer 6

Public health nurse

Question 7

follow up services in school health, family health and programs

Answer 7

Public health nurse

Question 8

assists in implementation of national health program

Answer 8

Public health nurse

Question 9

Local Government Code of 1991

Answer 9

Republic Act 7160

Question 10

all structures, role and functions of the DOH, personnel and budgetary allocations from the provincial health level down to the barangays were devolved to the LGUs to facilitate health service delivery

Answer 10

Republic Act 7160

Question 11

delivery of basic health services is now the responsibility of the LGUs

Answer 11

Republic Act 7160

Question 12

family-nurse contract which allows the HW to assess the home and family situations in order to provide necessary nursing care and health related activities

Answer 12

Home visit

Question 13

prepare a plan of visit to meet the needs of the client and achieve a desired outcome

Answer 13

Home visit

Question 14

Purpose of Home Visit

Answer 14

To give nursing care to the sick
To assess living condition of the patient and family and their health practices
To give health teachings regarding the prevention and control of diseases
To establish close relationship between the agencies and public for health promotion
To make use of inter-referral system and utilization of community services

Question 15

Principles in Preparing for a Home Visit

Answer 15

HV must have a purpose
Make sure to use all available information about the patient and his family through family records
Give priority to the essential needs of the individual and his family
Planning and delivery of care should involve the family
The plan should be flexible

Question 16

Duties of an Occupational Health Nurse (OHN)

Answer 16

Emergency and palliative care
Family planning
Counseling
Immunization
Environmental sanitation
Work safety
Disaster prevention and control
Orientation of new employees
Dissemination of health information

Question 17

Qualities and Functions of Public Health Nurses (PHN)

Answer 17

A. Management Function
B. Supervisory Function
C. Nursing Care Function
D. Collaborating and Coordination Function

Question 18

Five (5) Management Functions:

Answer 18

Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
Controlling

Question 19

Formulates supervisory plan:

Answer 19

identifies factors affecting the performance and job satisfaction
identifies the needs of the midwives
identifies priorities
identifies objectives and strategies to meet needs

Question 20

Implements supervisory plan

Question 21

Nursing Care Function

Answer 21

Nursing care to individuals, families and communities
Identifies health needs and problems of individuals, families and communities
Formulates nursing or health care plan
Coordinates — implementation
Implements nursing care plans
Evaluates — care provided

Question 22

Maintains record and reports:

Answer 22

review clinic records and reports
validates completeness and accuracy of reports

Question 23

Collaborating and Coordination Function

Answer 23

Identifies persons, groups, agencies, communities who resources are available and can be tapped in the implementation of the nursing care plan for individuals, families and communities
Refers patient to other health personnel, facility or agency