module 2 - roles/practice settings

Question 1

what are the 9 roles a nurse has in the community

Answer 1

advocate, educator, evaluator, counselor, planner, manager, provider, coordinator, consultant

Question 2

explain how the nurse can be an advocate

Answer 2

discuss with pt what services are needed
- implement plan with pt
- promote independence and safety

Question 3

explain how the nurse can be a manager

Answer 3

assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating outcomes to meet client needs

Question 4

explain how the nurse can be a coordinator

Answer 4

connects both inpatient and outpatient services for continuity of care

Question 5

what does it meant to “connect with partners” for public health nursing

Answer 5

create a collective power to make the change

Question 6

the state of complete physical, mental, social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity

Answer 6

WHO definition of health

Question 7

explain the following components of health
- status
- structure
- process
- community competence

Answer 7

• status: outcomes, social determinants, physical determinants (suicide rate, crime rates, morbidity/mortality)
• structure: services + resources that make up the community
• process: governance/policies
• community competence: commitment, effectiveness, communication, culture, conflict mgmt

Question 8

1. Decrease health disparities
2. Focus on preventable diseases + conditions
3. Calls for leadership + legislative involvement
4. Create environments that = potential for health + well-being
5. Promote health development and engage leadership to take action to improve health + wellbeing of all

Answer 8

healthy people 2030 goals

Question 9

1. Healthy supportive environment
2. Good QOL
3. Provide basic sanitation + hygiene needs
4. Supply + access to healthcare

Answer 9

healthy cities (WHO) aims

Question 10

purpose of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) when ax of a community

Answer 10

requires non-profit hospitals to conduct assessments q3yrs

Question 11

purpose of Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

Answer 11

long-term, systematic effort to address public health problems

Question 12

purpose of Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPPs)

Answer 12

community-driven strategic planning process to achieve health equity
- structure for ax and align resources strategically, shared goals

Question 13

what are stakeholders

Answer 13

anyone who has a stake in the community (locals, business owners)

Question 14

community health strategy: intervention wheel

Answer 14

aligns the function of public health with variety of interventions that can be used to improve health