Module 3

Question 1

Define community-oriented practice

Answer 1

a practice that considers the unique dimensions of health within a community and involves the community in maintaining, promoting and protecting its health

the goal–> ongoing health-promoting changes

Question 2

What are the 3 dimensions of community health?

Answer 2

1. status
2. structure
3. process

Question 3

Define sustainability in relation to community

Question 4

Define community competence

Answer 4

Are they able to solve problems in their community using the resources that they have

Question 5

What is the Community as Partner Model?

Answer 5

when the CHN and community plan, implement and evaluate strategies to reduce stressors, restore stability, and avert future health concerns

Question 6

What aspects are needed for effective partnerships?

Answer 6

-equality in decision making
-a shared vision
-integrity
-agreed on specific goals
-a plan of action to meet the goals

Question 7

Describe community capacity building

Answer 7

-involves identifying and working with existing community strengths to promote a positive view of the community
-helping communities become stronger based on their strengths rather than letting their weaknesses define them

Question 8

What is asset mapping?

Answer 8

-identifying community-based assets such as individuals, local associations, businesses, public institutions (schools, libraries, fire stations), nonprofit organizations, and the community’s physical characteristics

Question 9

What are the 4 steps of the community health nursing process?

Answer 9

1. Assessing community health
2. Planning for community health
3. Implementation
4. Evaluating the intervention for community health

Question 10

What is the difference between a CHN change agent and a CHN change partner?

Answer 10

Agent– roles involve gathering and analyzing facts, and implementing programs

Partner– roles involve being a catalyst for change, teaching problem solving, and being an advocate/activist