NUR 3030 Exam 1 study guide UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
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Public health A broad field of practice and research which is the backbone of the
infrastructure supporting the health of the entire population.
Population health A focus within the broader field of public health, paying attention to the health
status of specific populations and variations in health among subgroups.
Community health Health behaviors and outcomes among residents of a specific population
community.
Five Levels of Prevention Primordial, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary.
Primordial prevention Prevent development of risk factors at the policy level.
Primary prevention Prevent disease before it occurs, such as through vaccines.
Secondary prevention Early detection of disease through screenings.
Tertiary prevention Reduce complications and severity of disease, such as through rehabilitation.
Quaternary prevention Prevent overmedicalization.
Core Functions of Public Health Assessment, policy development, assurance/evaluation.
Community health assessment The relevance of assessing community health to nursing practice in population-
centered health care.
Vulnerable populations Groups that are at a higher risk for poor health outcomes due to various
individual and social factors.
Primary data sources Participant observations, key informants, town hall meetings, focus groups,
photovoice, spatial data.
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Public health A broad field of practice and research which is the backbone of the
infrastructure supporting the health of the entire population.
Population health A focus within the broader field of public health, paying attention to the health
status of specific populations and variations in health among subgroups.
Community health Health behaviors and outcomes among residents of a specific population
community.
Five Levels of Prevention Primordial, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary.
Primordial prevention Prevent development of risk factors at the policy level.
Primary prevention Prevent disease before it occurs, such as through vaccines.
Secondary prevention Early detection of disease through screenings.
Tertiary prevention Reduce complications and severity of disease, such as through rehabilitation.
Quaternary prevention Prevent overmedicalization.
Core Functions of Public Health Assessment, policy development, assurance/evaluation.
Community health assessment The relevance of assessing community health to nursing practice in population-
centered health care.
Vulnerable populations Groups that are at a higher risk for poor health outcomes due to various
individual and social factors.
Primary data sources Participant observations, key informants, town hall meetings, focus groups,
photovoice, spatial data.
