Overview to Community and Public Health Nursing

Question 1

group of people sharing common geographic boundaries
and/or common values and interests.

Answer 1

community

Question 2

a locality-based entity composed of systems of formal
organizations reflecting society’s institutions, informal
groups and aggregates.

Answer 2

community

Question 3

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

Answer 3

health

Question 4

Utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele – individuals, families, population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation.

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Community Health Nursing

Question 5

The goal is to raise the level of health of the citizenry
by helping communities and families cope with the
discontinuities in and threats to health in such a way
as to maximize their potential to high-level wellness.

Answer 5

Community Health Nursing

Question 6

The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health… to enable every citizen to realize his birthright to health and longevity.

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Public Health

Question 7

The art of applying science in the context of politics as to reduce the inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number.

Answer 7

Public Health

Question 8

It is community health nursing practiced in the public sector.

Answer 8

Public Health Nursing

Question 9

The practice of nursing in national and local government health departments (which include health centers and rural health units) and public schools.

Answer 9

Public Health Nursing

Question 10

Special field of nursing that combines the skills of nursing, public health, and some phases of social assistance and functions as part of the total public health program for the promotion of health, the improvement of conditions in the social and physical environment, rehabilitation, and the prevention of illness and disability.

Answer 10

Public Health Nursing

Question 11

The Community Health Nursing is guided by the
following beliefs:

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HUMANISTIC

Question 12

HUMANISTIC

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H- Humanistic values of the nursing profession upheld
U- Unique and distinct component of health care
M- Multiple factors of health considered
A- Active participation of clients encouraged
N- Nurse considers availability of resources
I- Interdependence among health team members practiced
S - Scientific and up-to-date
T- Tasks of Community Health Nurse vary with time and place
I - Independence or self-reliance of the people is the end goal
C - Connectedness of health and development regarded

Question 13

is the PATIENT in CHN

Answer 13

COMMUNITY

Question 14

the _____________ is the UNIT OF CARE

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FAMILY

Question 15

there are FOUR LEVELS of CLIENTELE:

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INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, POPULATION GROUPS, and the
COMMUNITY

Question 16

In CHN, the CLIENT is considered as an ____________________, not a passive recipient of care.

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ACTIVE PARTNER

Question 17

Roles of Public Health Nurse

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Clinician
Health Educator
Coordinator and Collaborator
Supervisor
Leader and Change Agent
Manager
Researcher

Question 18

Utilizes the nursing process in the care of the client in the home setting and in public health care facilities; conducts referral of patients.

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Clinician

Question 19

Utilizes the teaching skills to improve the health knowledge, skills and attitudes; conducts health information campaigns for the purpose of health promotion and disease prevention

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Health Educator

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Establishes linkages and collaborative relationships with other health professionals, agencies and organizations to address health problems.

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Coordinator and Collaborator

Question 21

Monitors and supervises the performance of midwives and auxiliary health workers; initiates formulation of staff development and training programs.

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Supervisor

Question 22

Influences people to participate in the overall
process of community development.

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Leader and Change Agent

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Organizes the nursing service component of the local health agency or LGU

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Manager

Question 24

responsible for the delivery of package of services by the
health program to target clientele

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Manager

Question 25

Participates in the conduct of research and utilizes research findings in practice

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Researcher

Question 26

Specialized Fields of Community Health Nursing

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Community Mental Health Nursing
Occupational Health Nursing
School Health Nursing

Question 27

A unique clinical process which includes an integration of concepts from nursing, mental health, social psychology, psychology, community networks, and the basic sciences.

Answer 27

Community Mental Health Nursing

Question 28

The application of nursing principles and procedures in conserving the health of workers in all occupations

Answer 28

Occupational Health Nursing

Question 29

The application of nursing theories and principles in the care of the school population.

Answer 29

School Health Nursing