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WEEK 1 Flashcards

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1
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Which of the following organizations belong to the federal portfolio?

A. The Canadian Public Health Association
B. The Public Health Agency of Canada
C. Community Health Nurses of Canada
D. Health Canada

A

B. The Public Health Agency of Canada
D. Health Canada

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2
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The Community Health Nurses of Canada “Standards of Practice” include how many standards?

A

8

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3
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Which of the following organizations provides information regarding food labels & safety?

A. Public Health Agency of Canada
B. Public Health
C. Health Canada
D. The Canadian Public Health Association

A

C. Health Canada

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4
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Which organization provides reliable information regarding public health concepts like vaccines & outbreak notices?

A. Health Canada
B. The Public Health Agency of Canada
C. The Canadian Public Health Association
D. Community Health Nurses of Canada

A

B. The Public Health Agency of Canada

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5
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Who provided the earlier forms of healthcare in Canada?

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First Peoples

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6
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The Grey Nuns were thought to have been the first to provide what kind of nursing?

A

Street Outbreaks

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7
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What types of epidemics were experienced after first contact with European settlers?

A. TB
B. Diaphoresis
C. Smallpox & Measles
D. Typhus
E. Cholera
F. All of the above

A

F. All of the above

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8
Q

The PHN’s role historically included which of the following at first?

A. TB Nursing
B. School Nursing
C. Child Hygiene Programs
D. Sanitation Programs
E. School Inspection Programs

A

A. TB Nursing
B. School Nursing

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9
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How many criteria must provinces & territories meet under the Canada Health Act?

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5

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10
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Under the Canada Health Act, portability means there can’t be a waiting period more than how long?

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3 months

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11
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The term “Community Health Nurse” is a ___ term?

A. Exciting
B. Broad
C. Umbrella
D. Confusing

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C. Umbrella

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12
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Community Health Nurse (CHN) is a term that refers to …

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a complete range of nurses working in the community

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13
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7 essential functions of a CHN

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educating, health promoting, research, prevention, detection, and responding to healthcare concerns

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14
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What are the 3 P’s?

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Protection, Prevention, Promotion

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15
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What are organizations relevant to CHN’s?

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Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA), The public health agency of Canada (PHAC), Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC), Health Canada

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16
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What is the only Canadian non-governmental organization focused exclusively on public health?

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Canadian Public Health Association

17
Q

What are the standards of practice for CHN’s?

A

Health equity, Health promotion, Capacity building, Prevention & Health protection, Health maintenance/restoration/palliation, professional relationships, evidence informed practice, professional responsibility & accountability

18
Q

Health Canada

A

Helping Canadians maintain & improve their health
- responsible for ensuring high-quality health services are accessible
- works to reduce health risks

19
Q

When was the earliest intro of CHN?

A

in the 17th century New France led by the Duchesse D’Aiguillon sisters

20
Q

The first PHN’s role expanded from TB & school nursing to also include ….?

A

child hygiene programs & school inspection programs

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