NSG 3480 EXAM 1 REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE NOTES
OUTLINE & QUICK REFERENCE
AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Levels of Prevention
Overview of Prevention Levels
Primary Prevention: Aims to prevent disease before it occurs through measures such as
vaccinations and health education. For example, immunization programs reduce the
incidence of diseases like measles and polio.
Secondary Prevention: Focuses on early detection and treatment of diseases,
exemplified by screening programs for conditions like breast cancer and hypertension.
Tertiary Prevention: Involves managing and reducing the impact of existing diseases,
such as rehabilitation programs for stroke patients or support groups for chronic illness
management.
Detailed Examples of Prevention Levels
Primary Example: Vaccination campaigns that have successfully eradicated smallpox
globally.
Secondary Example: The role of mammograms in early breast cancer detection,
significantly improving survival rates.
Tertiary Example: Cardiac rehabilitation programs that help heart attack survivors
regain health and prevent future incidents.
Health Promotion and Protection
HP2020 Priority Goals
The Healthy People 2020 initiative sets national objectives aimed at improving health and
achieving health equity across diverse populations.
, Goals include increasing life expectancy and reducing health disparities through targeted
interventions and measurable outcomes.
Health Promotion vs Health Protection
Health Promotion: Activities aimed at enhancing well-being, such as encouraging
physical activity and healthy eating habits.
Health Protection: Strategies designed to prevent illness, including vaccination
programs and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nursing Theories and Frameworks
Purpose of Nursing Theories
Nursing theories provide a structured framework for nursing practice, guiding decision-
making and care planning.
They enhance the understanding of patient care and inform research and education in
nursing.
Key Nursing Theories
Pender’s Health Promotion Model: Emphasizes the role of personal experiences and
perceived benefits in influencing health behaviors.
Theory of Reasoned Action: Suggests that behavior is driven by intentions shaped by
attitudes and social norms.
Theory of Planned Behavior: Expands on the previous theory by including perceived
behavioral control as a factor influencing intentions.
Community Health and Assessment
Community Competence and Assessment
Community Competence: Refers to a community's ability to collaboratively identify
needs and implement solutions for health improvement.
Steps of Community Assessment: Include defining the community, collecting and
analyzing data, identifying needs, planning interventions, implementing actions, and
evaluating outcomes.
Data Collection Methods
OUTLINE & QUICK REFERENCE
AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Levels of Prevention
Overview of Prevention Levels
Primary Prevention: Aims to prevent disease before it occurs through measures such as
vaccinations and health education. For example, immunization programs reduce the
incidence of diseases like measles and polio.
Secondary Prevention: Focuses on early detection and treatment of diseases,
exemplified by screening programs for conditions like breast cancer and hypertension.
Tertiary Prevention: Involves managing and reducing the impact of existing diseases,
such as rehabilitation programs for stroke patients or support groups for chronic illness
management.
Detailed Examples of Prevention Levels
Primary Example: Vaccination campaigns that have successfully eradicated smallpox
globally.
Secondary Example: The role of mammograms in early breast cancer detection,
significantly improving survival rates.
Tertiary Example: Cardiac rehabilitation programs that help heart attack survivors
regain health and prevent future incidents.
Health Promotion and Protection
HP2020 Priority Goals
The Healthy People 2020 initiative sets national objectives aimed at improving health and
achieving health equity across diverse populations.
, Goals include increasing life expectancy and reducing health disparities through targeted
interventions and measurable outcomes.
Health Promotion vs Health Protection
Health Promotion: Activities aimed at enhancing well-being, such as encouraging
physical activity and healthy eating habits.
Health Protection: Strategies designed to prevent illness, including vaccination
programs and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nursing Theories and Frameworks
Purpose of Nursing Theories
Nursing theories provide a structured framework for nursing practice, guiding decision-
making and care planning.
They enhance the understanding of patient care and inform research and education in
nursing.
Key Nursing Theories
Pender’s Health Promotion Model: Emphasizes the role of personal experiences and
perceived benefits in influencing health behaviors.
Theory of Reasoned Action: Suggests that behavior is driven by intentions shaped by
attitudes and social norms.
Theory of Planned Behavior: Expands on the previous theory by including perceived
behavioral control as a factor influencing intentions.
Community Health and Assessment
Community Competence and Assessment
Community Competence: Refers to a community's ability to collaboratively identify
needs and implement solutions for health improvement.
Steps of Community Assessment: Include defining the community, collecting and
analyzing data, identifying needs, planning interventions, implementing actions, and
evaluating outcomes.
Data Collection Methods
