BSNC 4000 - Public Health Questions with Complete
Solutions
6 major public health functions Correct Answer-- health protection
- health promotion
- population health assessment
- public health surveillance
- injury and disease prevention
- emergency preparedness and response
Public health definition Correct Answer-- an organized activity of
society to promote, protect, improve, and, when necessary, restore the
health of individuals, specified groups, or the entire population.
- a combination of sciences, skills, and values that function through
collective societal activities and involve programs, services, and
institutions aimed at protecting and improving the health of all people.
Public health focus and scope Correct Answer-- population focused
- interventions occur at the community or population level
- community is the context
- health and prevention focused
- concerns itself with health of all members of the population or
community, particularly vulnerable subpopulations
,- considers the influence of the determinants on the health of clients
Epidemiological transition Correct Answer-- the shift of the emphasis of
public health from management of communicable diseases to the
prevention and management of chronic diseases.
Information and communication technology (ICT) Correct Answer-- the
set of technological tools used within healthcare. A sub‐concept of
nursing informatics.
Importance of CCHN Standards Correct Answer-- defines the scope and
depth of PHN practice
- establish criteria and expectations for acceptable practice and safe
ethical care
- provide criteria for measuring performance
- support the ongoing development of CHNs
- promote CHN specialty and provide a foundation for certification as a
clinical specialty with CAN
- inspire excellence in and commitment to CHN practice
- set a benchmark for new CHNs
8 Canadian health nursing standards of practice Correct Answer-- health
promotion
- prevention and illness prevention
- health maintenance, restoration and palliation
,- professional relationships
- capacity building
- access and equity
- evidence informed practice
- professional responsibility and accountability
CHNC Professional Practice Model Correct Answer-Includes:
- Community Health Nursing Standards
- Code of Ethics
Population health promotion model Correct Answer-·"On WHAT should
we take action?"
·"HOW should we take action?"
·"WITH WHOM should we act?"
Primary health care Correct Answer-- emphasizes health promotion, and
includes prenatal and well-baby care, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
- is based on a sustained partnership between client and provider
- e.g., office or clinic visits and scheduled school/work centered
screenings (vision, hearing, obesity)
Includes:
- first point of contact with the healthcare system
, - five principles of primary health care
5 principles of primary health care Correct Answer-- Equitable
distribution of essential health services to all populations.
- Increased emphasis on services that are preventive and promotive
rather than curative only.
- Maximum individual and community involvement in the planning and
operation of health care services.
-The integration of health development with social and economic
development.
-The use of appropriate technology.
Principles of primary health care Correct Answer-- equitable distribution
of essential health services to all populations.
- increased emphasis on services that are preventive and promotive
rather than curative only.
- maximum individual and community involvement in the planning and
operation of health care services.
Solutions
6 major public health functions Correct Answer-- health protection
- health promotion
- population health assessment
- public health surveillance
- injury and disease prevention
- emergency preparedness and response
Public health definition Correct Answer-- an organized activity of
society to promote, protect, improve, and, when necessary, restore the
health of individuals, specified groups, or the entire population.
- a combination of sciences, skills, and values that function through
collective societal activities and involve programs, services, and
institutions aimed at protecting and improving the health of all people.
Public health focus and scope Correct Answer-- population focused
- interventions occur at the community or population level
- community is the context
- health and prevention focused
- concerns itself with health of all members of the population or
community, particularly vulnerable subpopulations
,- considers the influence of the determinants on the health of clients
Epidemiological transition Correct Answer-- the shift of the emphasis of
public health from management of communicable diseases to the
prevention and management of chronic diseases.
Information and communication technology (ICT) Correct Answer-- the
set of technological tools used within healthcare. A sub‐concept of
nursing informatics.
Importance of CCHN Standards Correct Answer-- defines the scope and
depth of PHN practice
- establish criteria and expectations for acceptable practice and safe
ethical care
- provide criteria for measuring performance
- support the ongoing development of CHNs
- promote CHN specialty and provide a foundation for certification as a
clinical specialty with CAN
- inspire excellence in and commitment to CHN practice
- set a benchmark for new CHNs
8 Canadian health nursing standards of practice Correct Answer-- health
promotion
- prevention and illness prevention
- health maintenance, restoration and palliation
,- professional relationships
- capacity building
- access and equity
- evidence informed practice
- professional responsibility and accountability
CHNC Professional Practice Model Correct Answer-Includes:
- Community Health Nursing Standards
- Code of Ethics
Population health promotion model Correct Answer-·"On WHAT should
we take action?"
·"HOW should we take action?"
·"WITH WHOM should we act?"
Primary health care Correct Answer-- emphasizes health promotion, and
includes prenatal and well-baby care, nutrition counseling, and disease
control
- is based on a sustained partnership between client and provider
- e.g., office or clinic visits and scheduled school/work centered
screenings (vision, hearing, obesity)
Includes:
- first point of contact with the healthcare system
, - five principles of primary health care
5 principles of primary health care Correct Answer-- Equitable
distribution of essential health services to all populations.
- Increased emphasis on services that are preventive and promotive
rather than curative only.
- Maximum individual and community involvement in the planning and
operation of health care services.
-The integration of health development with social and economic
development.
-The use of appropriate technology.
Principles of primary health care Correct Answer-- equitable distribution
of essential health services to all populations.
- increased emphasis on services that are preventive and promotive
rather than curative only.
- maximum individual and community involvement in the planning and
operation of health care services.
