Principles and Standards of CHN

Question 1

Social structure that exhibits and creates norms and values that establish social institution (WHO)?

Answer 1

Community

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Health

Question 3

Assisting sick individual to become healthy and healthy individual to achieve optimum level of functioning.

Answer 3

Nursing

Question 4

Extends the realm of public health to include organized health efforts at the community level through both government and private efforts.

Answer 4

Community Health

Question 5

Is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort (C.E. Winslow)?

Answer 5

Public Health

Question 6

A professional practice in public health and nursing in which technical nursing and organizational skills are applied to community health problems.

Answer 6

Public Health Nursing

Question 7

Unique blend of public health and nursing for human service with holistic approach.

Answer 7

Community Health Nursing

Question 8

Application of nursing process in caring for individuals, families, and groups as they move through the healthcare system.

Answer 8

Community-based Nursing

Question 9

Roles of Public Health Nurse

Answer 9

Supervisor
Advocate/Clinician
Facilitator
Educator in Health

Question 10

Monitors midwives and other auxiliary health workers

Answer 10

Supervisor

Question 11

Healthcare provider, client advocate

Answer 11

Advocate/ Clinician

Question 12

Uses multisectoral linkages (Referral System)

Answer 12

Facilitator

Question 13

Disseminates information to people with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention (Trimedia IEC: Information, Education, & Communication)

Answer 13

Educator in Health

Question 14

Responsibilities of Community Health Nursing (C.o.m.e)

Answer 14

Conduct CHN researches for healthcare development.

Question 15

Responsibilities of Community Health Nursing (c.O.m.e)

Answer 15

Overall health plan for pro-development, it’s implementation and evaluation.

Question 16

Responsibilities of Community Health Nursing (c.o.M.e)

Answer 16

Maintain linkages with other health or team members.

Question 17

Responsibilities of Community Health Nursing (c.o.m.E)

Answer 17

Ensure the provision of quality nursing services to 4 levels of clientele.

Question 18

DOH Concepts of CHN

Answer 18

A. Health Promotion
Health Teaching
B. Generalists
C. Time-unbounded service
D. Nursing Process (ADPIE)

Question 19

Primary focus of CHN Practice?

Answer 19

Health Promotion

Question 20

Primary responsibility of CHN Nurse?

Answer 20

Health Teaching

Question 21

CHN nurses through life’s continuum of clients?

Answer 21

Generalists

Question 22

Contact with all clients may continue for a long period of time.

Answer 22

Time-unbounded Service

Question 23

Implicit in CHN Practice?

Answer 23

Nursing Process

Question 24

Philosophy of CHN:

Answer 24

Worth and dignity of man.

Question 25

Ultimate Goal of CHN:

Answer 25

To raise the health level of citizenry.

Question 26

Primary Goal:

Answer 26

Self-reliance/enhance people’s capabilities.

Question 27

Client in CHN:

Answer 27

Community (Client is an active partner and not a passive recipient of care.)

Question 28

Basic Unit of Care:

Answer 28

Family

Question 29

4 Levels of Clientele?

Answer 29

1. Individual
2. Family
3. Population group
4. Community