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Community and Public Health Nursing Essentials
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Community and Public Health Nursing Essentials
Community and Public Health Nursing Essentials
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1
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What is the definition of community health nursing according to ANA (1980) and others listed?
Answer
Synthesis of nursing and public health to promote and preserve population health
2
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What is the focus of community health nursing as described by the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (1990)?
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Community as a whole; care for individuals, families, groups in context of community health
3
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According to Ruth B. Freeman, what are the services provided by a nurse in the community?
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Promotion of health; prevention of illness; care of the sick at home and rehabilitation
4
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List the four levels of clientele in community health nursing.
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Individuals; Family; Population; Community
5
Question
Name two subspecialties of community health nursing.
Answer
School Nursing; Occupational Health Nursing
6
Question
What is community-based nursing as a philosophy of care?
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Care provided as clients and families move among services outside hospitals
7
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What is public health nursing?
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A field combining nursing, public health, and social assistance to promote health and prevent disease
8
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What are the three classical aims of public health according to Winslow?
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Preventing diseases; Prolonging life; Promoting health and efficiency
9
Question
Who are public health nurses and where do they work?
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Nurses in local/national health departments or public schools (public health or school nurses)
10
Question
What is the typical salary grade for a public health nurse as listed?
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Salary Grade 15
11
Question
Name a key role of the public health nurse in planning and programming.
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Identifies health needs, priorities, and problems of individuals, families, and community
12
Question
What responsibilities does a public health nurse have as a nursing care provider?
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Provides nursing care to the sick in home, clinic, school, or workplace
13
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What does a public health nurse do as a manager/supervisor?
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Formulates and implements nursing plans for individuals, families, groups, community; leads health efforts
14
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What is the role of a public health nurse as a community organizer?
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Motivates community participation and initiates development activities
15
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What tasks does a public health nurse perform as a service coordinator?
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Collaborates with individuals, families, and groups for health services
16
Question
What education-related roles does a public health nurse have?
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Health educator, counselor, trainer; health teaching and rural health midwife education
17
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What is the public health nurse’s function as a health monitor?
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Monitors health status through various contacts
18
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What does it mean for the nurse to be a role model in public health?
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Sets a good example of healthy living for community members
19
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What is the function of a public health nurse as a change agent?
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Motivates changes in health behavior of individuals, families, community
20
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What does the recorder/statistician role entail for the public health nurse?
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Records interventions; updates data; analyzes statistics for interpretation
21
Question
What research functions does a public health nurse perform?
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Uses observation, interview, survey, exams to assess communities
22
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What are the qualifications of a public health nurse?
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing; registered nurse; good health; willingness to work in the community
23
Question
List at least three capabilities expected of a public health nurse.
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Relate practice to community health; work with other disciplines; mobilize resources
24
Question
What is the vision of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System (Public Sector) under DOH?
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Filipinos among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022 and Asia by 2040
25
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What is the mission of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System (Public Sector) under DOH?
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Lead development of a productive, resilient, equitable, people-centered health system
26
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What is the broader goal associated with the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)?
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Health sector reform and improved health outcomes
27
Question
What are the minimum qualifications for a Public Health Nurse?
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate and a Registered Nurse
28
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What personal health conditions should a Public Health Nurse have?
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Good physical and mental health
29
Question
What is the expected attitude toward community work for Public Health Nurses?
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Interest and willingness to work in the community
30
Question
Name a capability related to relating practice to community health activities.
Answer
Relate practice with ongoing community health activities